FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. (FranklinWH) has officially announced the release of aPower S, which happens to be a lithium iron phosphate home battery with a 15 kWh capacity.
According to certain reports, this particular solution is understood to be the first residential battery to use Gen 2 grid- scale cells that generate more than 10,000 cycles, and as a result of it, the all-new battery can provide homeowners with the peace of mind that they are protected despite an outdated electrical grid and extreme weather events.
More on that would reveal how aPower S arrives on the scene bearing an ability to speed up charging and discharge power, all while integrating with nearly all brands. This it does to improve the homeowner experience and its net present value in the market.
“As energy costs continue to rise, we are committed to offer whole home solutions that help homeowners take control of their energy independence in a safe, reliable way,” said Vincent Ambrose, Chief Commercial Officer at FranklinWH. “Intersolar will be a great opportunity to connect with other industry leaders and continue the conversation around how best to improve the homeowner experience at such a vital time.”
Talk aPower S on a slightly deeper level, we begin from its promise to provide simplicity, something which translates to how the new battery packs together a hybrid inverter capable of directly connecting PV panels via DC, as well as providing AC power to the home and simplifying installation. In fact, these simplified wiring solutions will not take more than 15 minutes to complete and the aPower S battery can be commissioned in five minutes via the FranklinWH App.
Next up, we must dig into this home battery’s capacity. In essence, aPower S is understood to contain four 15 A MPPTs and provide 8 kW of charging power and 10 kW of discharge power, thus helping the technology become an ideal offering to pair with PV.
Complementing that would be FranklinWH’s AC-coupled architecture, which enables up to 225 kWh of storage per aGate. This makes it possible for homeowners to meet both current and future energy needs.
Another detail worth a mention here is rooted in the technology’s reliable nature. Aided by 15-year warranty, aPower S treads up a long distance to keep homeowners protected at all times in the event of an outage. Hence, regardless of the outer weather, aPower S delivers operating range worth -4° F to 131° F with its natural air-cooled design.
Joining that would be the prospect of top-notch comfort. aPower S provides, at launch, noise levels as low as 30 dBA. Not just that, there is also a seamless backup facility available to conceive efficiency and comfort in one go.
Moving on to the potential for optimal value, it can be better understood once you take into account how aPower S has a 15 kWh capacity with 60 MWh throughput, The battery’s impressive capacity also offers augmented benefits for VPP programs by maximizing potential savings.
Among other things, we ought to mention that, with the aPower S formally released, FranklinWH is set to ramp up manufacturing of aPower 2 in California.
“The launch of the new aPower series opens a whole new chapter, not just for FranklinWH but for the evolution of home energy resilience,” said Gary Lam, Co-Founder and CEO of FranklinWH. “I’ve always believed that true energy freedom comes from reliable, high-quality solutions that homeowners can trust. By investing in local manufacturing, we are not only ensuring higher quality and supply chain security but also creating new opportunities for economic growth and a more sustainable future for all. This marks our first step into U.S. manufacturing, a milestone that reflects our commitment to strengthening domestic production.”
