FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. has officially launched the next generation of its whole-home energy management solutions. According to certain reports, the development in question brings forth a new product in aPower 2, which happens to be a lithium iron phosphate home battery, decked up with an impressive 15 kWh capacity and 10 kW continuous output power. Beyond that, FranklinWH would also take the opportunity to introduce significant improvements for its aGate solution. In case you weren’t aware, aGate is an intelligent management device that supports home loads by integrating energy sources and FranklinWH batteries. Anyway, complimenting this is the company’s decision to extend warranty for this next generation of hardware to an impressive 15 years or 60 MWh throughput (more than 10,000 cycles). Talk about the whole proposition on a slightly deeper level, we begin from the brand-new aPower 2 solution. In essence, the stated technology arrives on the bearing an ability to leverage its robust 15 kWh capacity, 10 kW discharge rate, 185LRA output for large HVAC usage, and 8 kW charge rate, to help the customer realize whole home backup in a rather effective manner. As for larger applications, aPower 2 can be stacked up to 225 kWh or 15 aPowers per aGate. Furthermore, homeowners can also rely on the aPower 2 to withstand a wide temperature range, making it suitable for almost any climate.
Then, there would be the solution’s slim profile and signature vertical LED light, which would run the full height of the unit. Another detail worth a mention is rooted in the technology’s fan-less convection with whisper-quiet operation, a feature which makes for significantly quieter and more reliable alternative to traditional industry-standard fan cooled batteries. All in all, aPower 2 is bestowed with a modern design that can fit in any home.
“We are committed to a brighter, energy-independent future, driven by a steady pipeline of product innovations,” said Gary Lam, Co-Founder and CEO of FranklinWH. “Our solution upgrades demonstrate our focus on both incremental advancements and major achievements, ensuring meaningful progress at every step that creates increased value for homeowners and empowers them to make their homes smarter and more resilient.”
Turning our attention towards the enhancements introduced for FranklinWH’s aGate solution, they include easier installation and wiring, a generator module, and commissioning with Bluetooth to avoid internet interruption. Customers can also come expecting enhanced black start capabilities and a more efficient low-power mode, something which makes aGate an ideal solution in backup power situations. Not just that, two aPowers can now also be connected to the aGate via a quad breaker, thus eliminating the need for a combiner box.
Hold on, we are not yet, considering we haven’t touched on how FranklinWH has even released some improvements for its FranklinWH App. You see, the stated app has been treated with improved visuals, a smart voice assistant for hands-free commands, and new functionality focused on energy data analysis. On top of that, it is now well-equipped to let homeowners take control over their energy usage through Smart Control capabilities, including customized scheduling, improved energy balancing, and more control options for FranklinWH Smart Circuits. Rounding up highlights would be a new Smart Voice Control feature, which can allow homeowners to access AI-enabled instant answers for seamless, instant support, whenever needed.
To help people get a better gist regarding how these innovations work, FranklinWH will provide demonstrations of them throughout this week at RE+ event, happening in Anaheim, California. During the event, members from the company will also discuss how homeowners can maximize their investments with a high-capacity battery, and with Virtual Power Plant (VPP) rebate incentives.
“At FranklinWH, we take pride in offering whole home solutions that help homeowners future-proof their homes against rising costs and grid outages,” said Vincent Ambrose, Chief Commercial Officer at FranklinWH. “We’re excited to connect with others at RE+ to address the challenges of energy consumption and storage and to further support our expanding network of installers.”