Home energy management provider FranklinWH has launched an upgraded version of its aPower battery system in Australia and New Zealand as demand for residential energy storage continues to grow.
The upgraded aPower unit features a boost in usable capacity, climbing from 13.6 kWh to 15 kWh, while keeping the original physical footprint and retail price.
For consumers looking at long-term value, the manufacturer has raised the battery’s warrantied throughput by 40 per cent, from 43 MWh to 60 MWh.
Based on typical domestic usage patterns and an average electricity rate of 35 cents per kilowatt-hour, FranklinWH estimates this increased throughput could deliver up to AU$5,950 in additional value over the system’s lifespan.
“The energy landscape is shifting quickly, and more homeowners are thinking beyond the upfront specs to what really pays off over time,” said Steve Ruskin, General Manager of FranklinWH Australia.
“This upgrade is about delivering more performance over the life of the system, more usable energy, greater throughput, while staying true to our ‘buy once, buy right’ philosophy.”
The 15 kWh configuration is timed to align with recent policy changes, most notably the federal government’s updated Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which took effect for Australian households on May 1. The new specifications allow homeowners to better maximise these evolving state and federal incentives.
The aPower incorporates structural reinforcements to reduce cell stress, individual per-cell temperature monitoring, and a separate control system to prevent overheating and ensure durability.
The battery is part of the broader FranklinWH System, an ecosystem that integrates and manages household solar generation, storage, and daily consumption to optimise independent energy use.
“We believe performance should be measured over years, not just at installation,” Ruskin added.
“We focus on building systems that deliver consistent, reliable results over time. That long-term perspective is what ultimately defines value for homeowners.”