FranklinWH Announces New High-Capacity 15 kWh Home Battery, Extends Warranty of Whole Home Energy Management System to 15 Years

Industry leader unveils new home technologies to further empower energy freedom

SAN JOSE, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. (FranklinWH), today unveiled the next generation of its whole-home energy management solutions, including the aPower 2, a lithium iron phosphate home battery featuring an impressive 15 kWh capacity and 10 kW continuous output power. The company also announced enhancements to its aGate, an intelligent management device that supports home loads by integrating energy sources and FranklinWH batteries, and the user-friendly FranklinWH App.

For increased homeowner peace of mind, FranklinWH has also extended the warranty for this next generation of hardware to an impressive 15 years or 60 MWh throughput (more than 10,000 cycles).

«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.»

aPower 2

Whole home backup can be achieved in most cases with a single aPower 2 due to its robust 15 kWh capacity, 10 kW discharge rate, 185LRA output for large HVAC usage and 8 kW charge rate. For larger applications, the aPower 2 can be stacked up to 225 kWh or 15 aPowers per aGate. More homeowners can rely on the aPower 2 to withstand a wide temperature range, making it suitable for almost any climate. With a slim profile and signature vertical LED light running the full height of the unit, the aPower 2 boasts a modern design that will fit seamlessly into any home. By using fan-less convection with whisper-quiet operation, it is also significantly quieter and more reliable than traditional industry-standard fan cooled batteries.

aGate

The next generation aGate features easier installation and wiring, a generator module, and commissioning with Bluetooth to avoid internet interruption. Enhanced black start capabilities and a more efficient low-power mode make it the ideal