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Anker SOLIX, the consumer energy brand of Anker Innovation, had their full portfolio of premium energy solutions at the inaugural Showcase Day event held in Sydney on April 9th.
Anker is well known for its range of portable power stations and is expanding into the booming home energy storage space with the futuristic, ultra-thin Anker SOLIX X1 energy storage system, commercially available in Australia since October 2024.
Andres Novoa, Marketing Manager for Anker SOLIX ANZ, kicked off the event by highlighting the brand’s commitment to delivering accessible, reliable and sustainable power systems for households, from innovative solar technology to extreme residential energy storage.
“Energy storage is not just a trend anymore, it is the future. Nearly everything we do relies on power, but it is not just about having power, it is more about having clean, sustainable energy that keeps us moving forward.”
Novoa continued, “In Australia we lead the charge in renewable energy adoption, and Anker SOLIX is committed to being part of that journey.”
John Grimes, Chief Executive of the Smart Energy Council, reinforced Anker’s dedication to helping Australians achieve energy independence, “Anker SOLIX has been around for 15 years, in Australia for the last couple of years. They’ve brought good people, a good product, and they’re absolutely committed to the market.”
During Grimes’ opening address, he set the scene for a potentially huge increase in battery installations and solar systems spurred on by the Labor government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program announcement.
“This battery announcement, the 2.3 billion dollars, is a bit of a game changer and I think it’ll do 2 things. The SRES [Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme] got us the first generation of solar PV.”
“This is going to take us not just to the first generation of battery technology, but to the second generation of solar PV, because there’s going to be a lot of people who are going to be upgrading their systems as well as adding a battery to their system.”
To help Anker SOLIX achieve their goals, two new strategic partnerships with authorised distributors were announced during the event. Firstly, with One Stop Warehouse (OSW), Australia’s largest solar distributor, and secondly with Blue Sun Group.
Anker SOLIX X1 Energy Storage System: Built for Australia
Anker SOLIX X1 is a modular energy storage system with versatile configurations, so the product is well positioned to take advantage of the wave of new installs and home energy system upgrades that Grimes describes above.
The Anker SOLIX X1 is available in AC-coupled configuration for pairing with existing solar systems, and hybrid single-phase or three-phase DC-coupled configurations for customers that are either expanding or installing a new solar system along with the battery.
Anker SOLIX X1 AC-coupled and hybrid configurations. Source: Anker SOLIX
Storage capacity is scalable from 5 kWh up to 180 kWh in 5 kWh units, to suit energy storage needs of households and small businesses looking to increase their energy independence and resiliency during extreme weather events.
During a grid outage, the Anker SOLIX X1 switches to backup mode in <10 ms and provides up to 110% surge output, ensuring appliances keep running seamlessly. The slim, integrated design of the X1 also eliminates bulky backup boxes found on competing products.
The 15 cm ultra-thin design of the X1 was on show during Smart Energy 2025, which Anker says is 40% thinner than the industry average. Positioned next to energy storage systems from several competitors, the X1 was the thinnest on display by far.
Anker SOLIX X1 width compared to other products on display.
Apart from being ultra-thin, the Anker SOLIX X1 has a futuristic design that also stood out among the sea of white boxes. At the top of the X1 is an easy to read display that automatically lights up as you approach, showing key metrics such as state of charge, daily solar generation and home load consumption.
The Anker SOLIX X1 futuristic design incorporates a display with key metrics visible.
Anker SOLIX X1 has been engineered for extreme environments, durable enough to handle the toughest Australian conditions. It operates at 100% capacity between -20°C to 55°C and comes with a C5-M corrosion rating, making it ideal for harsh climates or coastal environments.
Symons Xie, Global Home Energy Solution (HES) General Manager for Anker SOLIX, outlined the brand’s development strategy which focuses on four key areas of making things compact, charge faster, with long cycle life batteries that are resilient and durable.
Speaking with Symons Xie after the presentation, he explained how an additional 2000 kWh of usable energy is unlocked over the battery lifetime, through its parallel battery architecture and innovative energy optimiser built into each 5 kWh battery module.
This modular, parallel design avoids power decay due to differing state of charge and state of health across individual battery modules, as well as removes the need for pre-charging before installation.
Intuitive software for customers and installers
The Anker app gives customers access to see and manage all of their Anker SOLIX products in one place, from the X1 to Anker’s wide range of portable power stations and EverFrost 2 electric cooler.
Anker App works for all Anker SOLIX battery products.
For installers there is the Anker SOLIX Professional app which enables device commissioning in 4 easy steps via a bluetooth connection, including automatic device recognition, auto-assigned grid codes and advanced self-diagnostics.
Installers can also monitor and manage thousands of devices remotely via the cloud-based Anker SOLIX Professional Platform. This platform saves installers visiting customer sites through clear and easy troubleshooting as well as the ability to respond to alerts and recommend additional storage capacity.
A portable power station for any situation
Anker SOLIX also showcased their range of portable power stations at the event, from the powerful Flex Series F3800 down to the Camping Series which starts from just $449 for the C300 DC Portable Power Station.
The F3800 can output up to 6,000 W and stores 3.84 kWh, expandable up to 26.9 kWh with 6 additional battery packs. Charging the F3800 takes 1.5 hours and it supports up to 3,200 W of solar input via dual 165 V solar inputs. Anker SOLIX C1000 outputs up to 1,800 W with 1,056 Wh of energy storage, expandable to 2,112 Wh. C800 supports up to 1,200 W with 768 Wh of storage while the smallest C300 unit provides 300 W from 288 Wh of storage in a compact 4 kg package you can take hiking.
Anker SOLIX Portable Power Stations, (L to R) C1000, C300, C800 and F3800.
All of the Anker SOLIX portable power stations are built using long-lasting InfiniPower LFP batteries rated for 3,000 cycles, with a 5-year warranty and 10-year lifespan. Portable power stations can also be recharged using Anker’s range of portable solar panels for endless power during outdoor activities.
To see the full range of Anker SOLIX products, visit the Anker SOLIX Australian website or visit the newly opened flagship store at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Malvern East, Victoria.
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