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Recheck the linked Australian seller before publication or purchase.","availability":"Australian availability is point-in-time evidence and is not a stock guarantee."},"products":[{"id":"tesla-powerwall-3","brand":"Tesla","model":"Powerwall 3","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/tesla-powerwall-3","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/tesla-powerwall-3.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"Tesla Australia - Powerwall specifications","url":"https://www.tesla.com/en_au/powerwall","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":13.5,"capacityMaxKwh":54,"output":"Up to 10 kW","coupling":"Integrated","phases":["Single-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years","backup":"Whole-home capable","cecSeries":["Powerwall"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"A simple, tightly integrated solar and backup experience","opinion":"Powerwall 3 is easy to understand: strong output, clean software and one recognisable ecosystem. Expansion is now a real option, although the 13.5 kWh increments remain less granular than smaller modular stacks.","cons":["13.5 kWh increments provide less sizing flexibility than smaller modular batteries.","Compare the complete Tesla expansion and backup design, not the battery unit in isolation."]}},{"id":"sigenergy-sigenstor","brand":"Sigenergy","model":"SigenStor","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sigenergy-sigenstor","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sigenergy-sigenstor.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"Sigenergy Australia - SigenStor","url":"https://www.sigenergy.com/au/products/sigenstor","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":5.2,"capacityMaxKwh":48,"output":"2.5–24 kW battery output","coupling":"Integrated","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years","backup":"Whole-home capable","cecSeries":["SigenStor"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Highly configurable new solar, battery and EV installations","opinion":"SigenStor is one of the most flexible premium systems on paper. Its strength is the ecosystem, but buyers should compare the complete installed configuration rather than treating the battery price alone as the system cost.","cons":["The multi-component ecosystem can make like-for-like quote comparisons more difficult.","Its flexibility may require more controller, gateway or backup hardware than the battery-module price suggests."]}},{"id":"growatt-apx-hv","brand":"Growatt","model":"APX HV","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/growatt-apx-hv","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/growatt-apx-hv.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"Growatt Australia - APX HV Battery AU","url":"https://au.growatt.com/products/apx-hv-battery-au","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":4.5,"capacityMaxKwh":27,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["APX"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Value-focused modular systems and larger household capacities","opinion":"The APX format makes 20–30 kWh residential builds relatively straightforward on paper, but the result depends heavily on the paired Growatt inverter, backup hardware and installer configuration.","cons":["Battery output and backup behaviour depend on the paired Growatt inverter and optional backup hardware.","Larger systems need their tower, module and parallel-expansion limits confirmed against the exact model."]}},{"id":"sungrow-sbr","brand":"Sungrow","model":"SBR096–256","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sungrow-sbr","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sungrow-sbr.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"Sungrow - SBR battery range","url":"https://en.sungrowpower.com/productDetail/826/battery-sbr096-256","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Australian product range confirmed","capacityMinKwh":6.4,"capacityMaxKwh":25.6,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["SBR"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"A mainstream, installer-familiar hybrid battery package","opinion":"Sungrow's appeal is less about one headline number and more about the mature, widely installed ecosystem. Compare the SBR and newer SBH range carefully because their capacity and power profiles differ.","cons":["Some inverter pairings may still require a larger minimum stack than the 6.4 kWh approved family entry.","SBR and newer SBH products have different configuration rules and should not be treated as interchangeable."]}},{"id":"sungrow-sbh","brand":"Sungrow","model":"SBH100–400","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sungrow-sbh","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sungrow-sbh.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-27","price":"2026-07-27","australianAvailability":"2026-07-27"},"sources":[{"label":"Sungrow Australia - SBH high-voltage LFP battery","url":"https://www.sungrowpower.com/au/en/products/residential-energy-storage-system/sbh100-150-200-250-300-350-40","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":10,"capacityMaxKwh":40,"output":"Up to 28.16 kW battery-side; inverter limited","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years / current Australian terms apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["SBH"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Larger or higher-output Sungrow systems using the newer SH-RS or SH-T inverter families","opinion":"SBH is the important newer Sungrow family that was missing from the catalogue. It offers bigger 5 kWh steps and substantially higher battery-side power than SBR, but the selected hybrid inverter still controls household AC output.","cons":["Its 10 kWh minimum is less granular than small-module systems.","SBR and SBH compatibility rules differ, so the exact battery series and inverter generation must be written into the quote."]}},{"id":"fox-ess-cq7","brand":"Fox ESS","model":"CQ7","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/fox-ess-cq7","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/fox-ess-cq7.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-27","price":"2026-07-27","australianAvailability":"2026-07-27"},"sources":[{"label":"Fox ESS Australia - CQ7 battery range","url":"https://www.fox-ess.com/products/battery","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":13.92,"capacityMaxKwh":97.44,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years / current Australian terms apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["CQ7"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Homes needing a large, expandable Fox ESS battery with a current phase-matched hybrid inverter","opinion":"CQ7 is a major omission corrected by this audit, particularly for households considering 20 kWh or more. It can scale far beyond a normal home, so the useful comparison is the supported inverter, real output and quoted module count rather than the maximum headline capacity.","cons":["The smallest approved configuration is already close to 14 kWh, which can be oversized for low overnight use.","The CQ7 module count, compatible Fox ESS inverter and backup arrangement must be verified together."]}},{"id":"pylontech-force-h3","brand":"Pylontech","model":"Force H3","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/pylontech-force-h3","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/pylontech-force-h3.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-27","price":"2026-07-27","australianAvailability":"2026-07-27"},"sources":[{"label":"Pylontech Australia - Force H3","url":"https://www.pylontech.au/products/forceh3","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":9.93,"capacityMaxKwh":34.76,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years / current Australian terms apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["Force H3","FH3X"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Buyers wanting a modular Pylontech stack with single- or three-phase system options","opinion":"Force H3 gives the catalogue another credible modular route outside the tightly locked battery ecosystems. Current Australian approvals also include Pylontech FH3X hybrid combinations, but buyers still need the exact inverter and battery model codes.","cons":["The battery name alone does not establish inverter compatibility or backup output.","Published nominal module capacity and CEC usable capacity are different, so quotes should state both clearly."]}},{"id":"hinen-a-series","brand":"Hinen","model":"A Series","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/hinen-a-series","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/hinen-a-series.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-27","price":"2026-07-27","australianAvailability":"2026-07-27"},"sources":[{"label":"Hinen Australia - A Series all-in-one RESS","url":"https://au.hinen.com/collections/all-in-one-residential-energy-storage-system","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":8.087,"capacityMaxKwh":24.26,"output":"3.6–25 kW across approved system models","coupling":"Integrated","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years / current Australian terms apply","backup":"Whole-home capable","cecSeries":["A series","8.9kWh","17.9kWh","26.956kWh"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Homes prioritising high inverter output and an integrated battery, switch box and control system","opinion":"Hinen is no longer just an approved-name edge case in Australia. The local A Series range now covers unusually high household power levels, but the 8.9 kWh marketing modules correspond to lower usable energy in the CEC register.","cons":["The broad A Series name covers materially different single-phase, three-phase and AC-coupled products.","Confirm usable capacity, inverter rating and whole-home backup limits against the exact model code."]}},{"id":"powerplus-whispr","brand":"PowerPlus Energy","model":"Whispr","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/powerplus-whispr","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/powerplus-whispr.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-27","price":"2026-07-27","australianAvailability":"2026-07-27"},"sources":[{"label":"PowerPlus Energy - Whispr home battery","url":"https://www.powerplus-energy.com.au/products/whispr/","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":13.3,"capacityMaxKwh":13.3,"output":"5 or 7 kW integrated inverter","coupling":"Integrated","phases":["Single-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years / current Australian terms apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["Whispr","RX-5013Plus","RX-7013Plus"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Buyers who value Australian engineering, local support and an uncomplicated all-in-one design","opinion":"Whispr fills the catalogue's biggest local-brand gap. It is a clear all-in-one proposition with Australian engineering and support, although its fixed capacity and single-phase architecture make it less flexible than broad modular stacks.","cons":["The fixed 13.3 kWh capacity is less adaptable than smaller modular systems.","Three-phase homes need the installer's supported multi-phase design explained rather than assuming one unit behaves as a native three-phase inverter."]}},{"id":"bluetti-ep760","brand":"BLUETTI","model":"EP760","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current","new-product"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/bluetti-ep760","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/bluetti-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-28","price":"2026-07-28","australianAvailability":"2026-07-28"},"sources":[{"label":"BLUETTI Australia - EP760 home battery","url":"https://www.bluettipower.com.au/pages/ep760","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"BLUETTI Australia - EP760 technical specifications","url":"https://www.bluettipower.com.au/pages/ep760/specs?shop=bluetti-au","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved batteries","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/batteries","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":17.84,"capacityMaxKwh":35.68,"output":"5 or 7.6 kW integrated inverter","coupling":"Integrated","phases":["Single-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years","backup":"Optional backup","cecSeries":["B500"],"cecStatus":"B500 battery modules are CEC-listed to 27 May 2027. A current EP760 inverter entry was not found in the CEC inverter register on 28 July 2026."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Single-phase homes wanting a large installed battery package with direct Australian support","opinion":"EP760 is a credible large-capacity omission from the Australian catalogue. Its direct installed packages make the system easier to cost, but buyers should distinguish the advertised nominal capacity and post-rebate campaign price from CEC-listed usable energy and the gross installed cost.","cons":["The current CEC battery register includes B500 modules, but a current EP760 inverter listing was not found; rebate and network eligibility must be confirmed for the exact proposal.","Published package prices can include a federal rebate and metro-area assumptions, while backup protection and non-standard electrical work cost extra."]}},{"id":"bluetti-ep2000","brand":"BLUETTI","model":"EP2000","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current","new-product"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/bluetti-ep2000","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/bluetti-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-28","price":"2026-07-28","australianAvailability":"2026-07-28"},"sources":[{"label":"BLUETTI Australia - EP2000 home battery","url":"https://www.bluettipower.com.au/pages/ep2000","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"BLUETTI Australia - EP2000 installed package","url":"https://www.bluettipower.com.au/products/bluetti-ep2000-6-b700-home-energy","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved batteries","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/batteries","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved inverters","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/inverters","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":19.91,"capacityMaxKwh":46.44,"output":"20 kW integrated inverter","coupling":"Integrated","phases":["Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years","backup":"Optional backup","cecSeries":["B5000","EP2000"],"cecStatus":"B5000 battery configurations are CEC-listed to 31 December 2027 and the three-phase EP2000 inverter is CEC-listed to 25 September 2028."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Large three-phase homes needing substantially more than 10 kW of inverter output","opinion":"EP2000 fills a real high-output gap for three-phase homes. It is excessive for many households, so the decision should be driven by measured concurrent loads, winter recharge and a complete gross-cost proposal rather than the 20 kW headline.","cons":["Its minimum current package is already a large system, which can be unnecessary for a modest overnight load or limited winter solar production.","Advertised installed prices can be after rebates and limited to standard metro installations; backup protection and switchboard work may add materially to the final price."]}},{"id":"atmoce-m-elv-battery","brand":"ATMOCE","model":"M-ELV Battery","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current","new-product"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/atmoce-m-elv-battery","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/atmoce-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-28","price":"2026-07-28","australianAvailability":"2026-07-28"},"sources":[{"label":"ATMOCE Australia - M-ELV Battery","url":"https://www.atmoce.com/au/battery-storage","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"ATMOCE Australia - local support","url":"https://www.atmoce.com/au/contact-us","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved batteries","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/batteries","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved inverters","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/inverters","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":7,"capacityMaxKwh":7,"output":"4.5 kW CEC-listed output","coupling":"AC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"Check the current Australian system warranty","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["M-ELV Battery"],"cecStatus":"The integrated single- and three-phase M-ELV BESS models are CEC-listed to 31 December 2027."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Smaller retrofit systems wanting an AC-coupled battery with phase-specific Australian approvals","opinion":"M-ELV adds a useful compact AC-coupled option and an unusual three-phase route at only 7 kWh. The catalogue deliberately stops at the currently approved single-unit capacity rather than assuming that every marketing expansion claim is approved as one residential configuration.","cons":["The fixed 7 kWh approved family is too small for many whole-night air-conditioning or large-home targets.","The Australian warranty term and the exact combiner, backup and multi-unit expansion design should be confirmed in the installer proposal."]}},{"id":"saj-b2-hv","brand":"SAJ","model":"B2 HV","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current","new-product"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-b2-hv","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-08-07","price":"2026-08-07","australianAvailability":"2026-08-07"},"sources":[{"label":"SAJ Australia - B2 high-voltage battery","url":"https://au.saj-electric.com/en-au/b2-hv-series","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"SAJ Australia - H2 hybrid inverter","url":"https://au.saj-electric.com/en-au/h2-series","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"SAJ Australia - battery warranty support","url":"https://au.saj-electric.com/en-au/services-support-warranty","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved batteries","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/batteries","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":4.8,"capacityMaxKwh":24,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years / Australian battery terms apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["B2","H2"],"cecStatus":"B2 battery configurations are CEC-listed to 31 December 2027 and H2 inverter models are listed to dates extending to 16 April 2029."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Homes wanting 5 kWh-class steps with a phase-matched SAJ H2 hybrid inverter","opinion":"B2 and H2 have a much stronger Australian installation history than the catalogue previously reflected. The useful comparison is the exact H2 model, B2 stack and backup output, not the broad SAJ family name.","cons":["The battery is tied to a supported hybrid-inverter design; output and backup cannot be inferred from the B2 stack alone.","Several HV1 and HV5 model codes share the same capacity, so the exact approved battery and H2 inverter codes must appear on the quote."]}},{"id":"saj-b2s-hv","brand":"SAJ","model":"B2S HV New","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current","new-product"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-b2s-hv","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-08-07","price":"2026-08-07","australianAvailability":"2026-08-07"},"sources":[{"label":"SAJ Australia - B2S high-voltage battery","url":"https://au.saj-electric.com/en-au/b2s-hv-series","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"SAJ Australia - H2 hybrid inverter","url":"https://au.saj-electric.com/en-au/h2-series","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"SAJ Australia - B2S warranty and support","url":"https://au.saj-electric.com/en-au/b2s-au-series","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved batteries","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/batteries","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":12.8,"capacityMaxKwh":51.2,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["B2S","H2"],"cecStatus":"This newer 12.8–51.2 kWh B2S model ladder was not matched to the current CEC register on 7 August 2026. Require the exact approved battery and inverter codes before purchase."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Larger homes wanting a newer SAJ stack with high charge/discharge capability and broad capacity coverage","opinion":"B2S is the more relevant SAJ family for larger battery targets. Its 1C claim is attractive, but household output remains limited by the selected H2 inverter, approved stack and network settings.","cons":["A large B2S stack does not automatically provide equally large AC output; the selected H2 inverter remains the household power limit.","The broad 12.8–51.2 kWh range includes different model suffixes and possible multi-stack arrangements that need installer confirmation."]}},{"id":"saj-b2s-hv-5-25","brand":"SAJ","model":"B2S HV 5–25","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current","specifications-updated"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-b2s-hv-5-25","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-08-07","price":"2026-08-07","australianAvailability":"2026-08-07"},"sources":[{"label":"SAJ Australia - B2S 5–25 kWh high-voltage battery","url":"https://au.saj-electric.com/en-au/b2s-hv-series","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"SAJ Australia - H2 hybrid inverter","url":"https://au.saj-electric.com/en-au/h2-series","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved batteries","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/batteries","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":4.5,"capacityMaxKwh":22.5,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["B2S","H2"],"cecStatus":"The established 5–25 kWh B2S HV1-S and HV5-S configurations are CEC-listed to 31 December 2027. Confirm the exact stack and H2 inverter codes on the quote."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Homes wanting an established SAJ H2-compatible stack in familiar 5 kWh nominal increments","opinion":"This is the established B2S family, not the newer 12.8–51.2 kWh product. Keeping them separate makes the approval and capacity evidence much easier to verify in a quote.","cons":["Its advertised 5–25 kWh range is nominal; current CEC usable capacities are 4.5–22.5 kWh.","Parallel-stack capability does not determine household AC output; the selected H2 inverter and network limit remain decisive."]}},{"id":"saj-hs2-all-in-one","brand":"SAJ","model":"HS2 All-in-One","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current","new-product"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-hs2-all-in-one","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-08-07","price":"2026-08-07","australianAvailability":"2026-08-07"},"sources":[{"label":"SAJ Australia - HS2 all-in-one system","url":"https://au.saj-electric.com/en-au/hs2-series","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved batteries","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/batteries","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":5,"capacityMaxKwh":25,"output":"3–10 kW across the family","coupling":"Integrated","phases":["Single-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"Check the current Australian product warranty","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["HS2"],"cecStatus":"An Australian product page is live, but an exact current CEC battery listing was not confirmed on 7 August 2026. Confirm eligibility before purchase."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Single-phase homes wanting a compact all-in-one system with retrofit flexibility","opinion":"HS2 remains relevant as SAJ's established all-in-one platform, but buyers should insist that the exact Australian system code and current approval status are written into the proposal.","cons":["The Australian page does not expose enough current model-level approval detail for the family name alone to establish eligibility.","The broad 3–10 kW label covers materially different configurations, so backup output and capacity must be confirmed together."]}},{"id":"saj-hs3-all-in-one","brand":"SAJ","model":"HS3 All-in-One","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current","new-product"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-hs3-all-in-one","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-08-07","price":"2026-08-07","australianAvailability":"2026-08-07"},"sources":[{"label":"SAJ Australia - HS3 6-in-1 system","url":"https://au.saj-electric.com/en-au/hs3","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"SAJ Australia - HS3 AU datasheets","url":"https://au.saj-electric.com/en-au/services-support-download?product_model=HS3_Series&product_type=All-in-One+Solutions&type=Datasheet","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved batteries","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/batteries","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":5,"capacityMaxKwh":40,"output":"5–6 kW single-phase / 5–10 kW three-phase","coupling":"Integrated","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"Check the current Australian product warranty","backup":"Whole-home capable","cecSeries":["HS3"],"cecStatus":"Australian single- and three-phase datasheets are published, but an exact current CEC battery listing was not confirmed on 7 August 2026. Confirm eligibility before purchase."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Homes planning a tightly integrated battery, backup and 7/11 kW EV charging system","opinion":"HS3 is SAJ's strongest fully integrated Australian proposition on paper. The trade-off is ecosystem complexity: approval, phase, EV charging and backup details all need to match the exact AU configuration.","cons":["An Australian product page and datasheets do not by themselves prove current rebate or network eligibility.","The integrated EV charger, backup and battery scope can vary by configuration, so compare complete installed schedules rather than headline capacity."]}},{"id":"saj-as3-ac-coupled","brand":"SAJ","model":"AS3 AC-Coupled","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-as3-ac-coupled","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-08-07","price":"2026-08-07","australianAvailability":"2026-08-07"},"sources":[{"label":"SAJ Australia - AS3 AC-coupled system","url":"https://au.saj-electric.com/en-au/as3-series","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved batteries","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/batteries","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":5,"capacityMaxKwh":40,"output":"System dependent","coupling":"AC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"Check the current Australian product warranty","backup":"Whole-home capable","cecSeries":["AS3"],"cecStatus":"An Australian product page is live, but an exact current CEC battery listing was not confirmed on 7 August 2026. Confirm eligibility before purchase."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Existing solar homes wanting an AC-coupled battery, backup, EV charging and EMS ecosystem","opinion":"AS3 is the retrofit-oriented counterpart to HS3. It is attractive where the existing solar inverter is staying, but the exact phase, approval and included balance-of-system hardware need unusually careful checking.","cons":["Current Australian model and approval details are not sufficiently exposed for the family name alone to establish eligibility.","AC coupling preserves an existing solar inverter but adds conversion losses and can make backup design more involved."]}},{"id":"saj-hs5-ek70","brand":"SAJ","model":"HS5 EK70","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current","australian-launch"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-hs5-ek70","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-08-07","price":"2026-08-07","australianAvailability":"2026-08-07"},"sources":[{"label":"SAJ - HS5 all-in-one system","url":"https://www.saj-electric.com/home-energy-storage-system-hs5-series","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved batteries","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/batteries","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Australian launch - approval pending","capacityMinKwh":6,"capacityMaxKwh":54,"output":"5–10 kW single-phase AU launch range","coupling":"Integrated","phases":["Single-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"Australian warranty terms pending","backup":"Whole-home capable","cecSeries":["HS5","EK70"],"cecStatus":"CEC approval pending for the Australian HS5 EK70 launch as at 7 August 2026. Do not treat this profile as approval evidence."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Early-stage planning for a high-capacity all-in-one system with strong backup and smart-home ambitions","opinion":"HS5 is the SAJ system to watch, but it should not be compared as a normally available approved product yet. Treat quotes as expressions of interest until the exact EK70 model appears on the current Australian approvals and warranty documents.","cons":["Australian CEC approval and final market availability are still pending.","The global HS5 page describes a broader platform than the supplied Australian single-phase launch datasheet, so global claims may not apply to the AU configuration."]}},{"id":"solplanet-ai-hb-g2-b","brand":"Solplanet","model":"Ai-HB G2 B","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current","new-product"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/solplanet-ai-hb-g2-b","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/solplanet-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-28","price":"2026-07-28","australianAvailability":"2026-07-28"},"sources":[{"label":"Solplanet Australia - Ai-HB G2 B","url":"https://solplanet.net/au/products/ai-hb-g2-b-series","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"Solplanet Australia - ASW H-T2/T3 hybrid inverter","url":"https://solplanet.net/au/products/asw-5-12k-h-t2-t3-series","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Bunnings Australia - Ai-HB 100A retail evidence","url":"https://www.bunnings.com.au/powerbay-10-24kwh-battery-for-three-phase-home-ai-hb-100a_p0966116","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved batteries","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/batteries","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":5.12,"capacityMaxKwh":20.48,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"Australian factory warranty terms published; confirm the quoted term","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["Ai-HB G2","ASW H-T2/T3"],"cecStatus":"Ai-HB G2 B battery configurations are CEC-listed to 31 December 2027 and the relevant ASW H-T2/T3 hybrid inverters are listed to 22 July 2027."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Three-phase homes wanting a current Solplanet battery-and-hybrid-inverter package","opinion":"Ai-HB G2 B corrects an important Australian retailer and installer-channel gap. The catalogue uses the approved single-tower capacities and does not automatically award credit for larger parallel claims that require extra combiner hardware.","cons":["This B-series family is designed around Solplanet three-phase hybrid inverters rather than a standard single-phase home.","Parallel towers require a combiner box and a documented supported design; the comparison does not assume every advertised expansion is appropriate for a residence."]}},{"id":"sunsynk-l5-3","brand":"Sunsynk","model":"L5.3","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current","new-product"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sunsynk-l5-3","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sunsynk-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-28","price":"2026-07-28","australianAvailability":"2026-07-28"},"sources":[{"label":"Sunsynk Australia - residential battery range","url":"https://www.sunsynk.au/products/batteries","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"Sunsynk Australia - hybrid inverter range","url":"https://www.sunsynk.au/products/inverters","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved batteries","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/batteries","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved inverters","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/inverters","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":4.79,"capacityMaxKwh":4.79,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["SUNSYNK-L5.3","Sunsynk Hybrid Inverter"],"cecStatus":"SUNSYNK-L5.3 is CEC-listed to 31 December 2027; current single- and three-phase Sunsynk hybrid inverter models are listed to dates extending through August 2028."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Small storage targets or approved multi-battery designs using a Sunsynk hybrid inverter","opinion":"L5.3 provides a genuine small-capacity option in a market moving toward large packages. The catalogue treats one approved module honestly and does not invent a parallel capacity ceiling from a broad marketing statement.","cons":["One 4.79 kWh usable module is below the needs of many households aiming to cover most overnight use.","Any multi-battery design, output limit and backup claim must be checked against the exact Sunsynk inverter and current compatibility documentation."]}},{"id":"byd-battery-box-hvm","brand":"BYD","model":"Battery-Box Premium HVM","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/byd-battery-box-hvm","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/byd-battery-box-hvm.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"BYD - Battery-Box Premium HVM data sheet","url":"https://bydbatterybox.com/uploads/downloads/241212_Datasheet_Battery-Box%20HVM_V1.4_EN-675a34784afeb.pdf","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Australian product range confirmed","capacityMinKwh":8.3,"capacityMaxKwh":66.2,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years","backup":"System dependent","cecSeries":["HVM"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Buyers who want a battery with broad inverter compatibility","opinion":"BYD's HVM remains a sensible comparison baseline because it is not locked to one inverter brand. That flexibility is valuable, but the inverter pairing determines the real backup power and usable system behaviour.","cons":["It is a battery platform rather than a complete system; inverter choice determines output and backup behaviour.","Higher capacities require supported multi-tower designs, additional space and exact compatibility checks."]}},{"id":"enphase-iq-battery-5p","brand":"Enphase","model":"IQ Battery 5P FlexPhase","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/enphase-iq-battery-5p","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/enphase-iq-battery-5p.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"Enphase Australia - IQ Battery 5P FlexPhase","url":"https://enphase.com/en-au/store/storage/iq-battery-5p-flexphase","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":5,"capacityMaxKwh":20,"output":"3.84 kVA per unit","coupling":"AC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"15 years / conditions apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["IQ Battery 5P","IQ Battery 5P FlexPhase"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Existing solar systems and modular AC-coupled expansion","opinion":"The 5P stands out for power relative to its capacity and for retrofit flexibility. The comparison needs to include the required controller and balance-of-system hardware, not just the battery modules.","cons":["Backup operation requires controller and balance-of-system hardware beyond the battery modules.","An AC-coupled Enphase system can carry more component cost than a simpler DC-coupled package."]}},{"id":"fronius-reserva","brand":"Fronius","model":"Reserva","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/fronius-reserva","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/fronius-reserva.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"Fronius Australia - Reserva","url":"https://www.fronius.com/en-au/australia/solar-energy/home-owners/products-and-solutions/store-solar-power/reserva","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":6.3,"capacityMaxKwh":63.2,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["Reserva"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Homes already choosing a Fronius hybrid inverter","opinion":"Reserva makes the strongest case as part of a complete Fronius system. It is less compelling as an isolated battery comparison because the GEN24 pairing is central to its value.","cons":["The value proposition is closely tied to a compatible Fronius GEN24 Plus inverter.","Multi-tower expansion and backup performance must be checked against the exact inverter model and system design."]}},{"id":"huawei-luna2000-s1","brand":"Huawei","model":"LUNA2000-S1","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/huawei-luna2000-s1","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/huawei-luna2000-s1.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"Huawei Digital Power - LUNA2000-S1","url":"https://solar.huawei.com/au/professionals/all-products/LUNA2000-7-14-21-S1/","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":6.9,"capacityMaxKwh":20.7,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"15 years / conditions apply","backup":"Optional backup","cecSeries":["LUNA2000-S1"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"A compact Huawei ecosystem installation","opinion":"The S1 is visually tidy and offers unusually large modules. As with other ecosystem batteries, check the exact inverter and backup-box combination before comparing it with all-in-one systems.","cons":["The 6.9 kWh module size creates larger jumps between available capacities.","Backup and system behaviour depend on the compatible Huawei inverter and backup-box configuration."]}},{"id":"sonnenbatterie-evo","brand":"sonnen","model":"sonnenBatterie Evo","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sonnenbatterie-evo","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sonnenbatterie-evo.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"sonnen Australia - sonnenBatterie Evo","url":"https://sonnen.com.au/sonnenbatterie-evo/","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":10,"capacityMaxKwh":10,"output":"4.8 kW","coupling":"AC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["sonnenBatterie Evo"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Straightforward retrofit storage with local market history","opinion":"The Evo is simpler than the rapidly expanding modular stacks. Its fixed size can be a benefit for buyers who want clarity, but it gives up the fine-grained sizing flexibility of newer systems.","cons":["The fixed 10 kWh format offers limited capacity customisation and expansion flexibility.","Its 4.8 kW output may be restrictive for homes expecting several high-demand appliances to overlap."]}},{"id":"solaredge-home-battery-400v","brand":"SolarEdge","model":"Home Battery 400V","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/solaredge-home-battery-400v","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/solaredge-home-battery-400v.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"SolarEdge Australia - Home Battery 400V","url":"https://www.solaredge.com/aus/products/residential/storage-and-backup/solaredge-home-battery-400v","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":9.7,"capacityMaxKwh":29.1,"output":"5 kW per battery","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"Lithium-ion","warranty":"10 years","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["SolarEdge Home Battery 400V"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Homes already built around SolarEdge optimisation and monitoring","opinion":"This battery makes most sense when the rest of the home is already SolarEdge. The system-level efficiency and monitoring story are the draw; ecosystem dependence is the counterweight.","cons":["It is strongly dependent on the SolarEdge ecosystem and compatible Home Hub hardware.","Capacity expands in relatively large 9.7 kWh increments, with additional balance-of-system requirements."]}},{"id":"growatt-mod-xh-bp","brand":"Growatt","model":"MOD 3–10KTL3-XH BP","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/growatt-mod-xh-bp","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/growatt-mod-xh-bp.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"Growatt Australia - residential storage inverters","url":"https://au.growatt.com/products","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"3–10 kW","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Three-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"10 years / market conditions apply","backup":"Optional backup","cecSeries":["MOD-XH"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Three-phase Growatt APX installations","opinion":"This inverter family offers a useful path to larger APX storage, although backup behaviour and phase balancing need to be explained clearly by the installer.","cons":["Backup capability requires the correct optional hardware and an installer-designed backup circuit.","Three-phase load behaviour and phase balancing should be documented rather than assumed from the headline rating."]}},{"id":"fronius-gen24-plus","brand":"Fronius","model":"GEN24 Plus","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/fronius-gen24-plus","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/fronius-gen24-plus.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"Fronius Australia - GEN24 Plus","url":"https://www.fronius.com/en-au/australia/solar-energy/installers-partners/products-solutions/residential-energy-solutions/pv-system-with-battery-storage-for-homes","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"3–10 kW","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"5 years plus registration options","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["GEN24 Plus"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Premium Fronius solar and storage systems","opinion":"GEN24 Plus is a strong benchmark for a serviceable premium hybrid inverter. The practical comparison is not just efficiency; it is local support, backup design and compatible battery choices.","cons":["Warranty duration and extensions may depend on product registration and current Australian terms.","Battery support, full-backup capability and balance-of-system hardware vary by exact GEN24 model."]}},{"id":"goodwe-lynx-home-f-g2","brand":"GoodWe","model":"Lynx Home F G2","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/goodwe-lynx-home-f-g2","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/goodwe-lynx-home-f-g2.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"GoodWe Australia - Lynx F G2 Series","url":"https://www.goodwe.com.au/lynxf-g2-series","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":6.4,"capacityMaxKwh":28.8,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years / conditions apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["Lynx Home F G2"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"GoodWe hybrid systems needing granular capacity options","opinion":"Lynx F G2 fills out GoodWe's system story with sensible 3.2 kWh steps. The exact maximum differs between single- and three-phase pairings, so the inverter choice needs to be settled before sizing the stack.","cons":["Maximum capacity and usable output depend on the selected GoodWe inverter and phase configuration.","Parallel or multi-tower expansion adds design complexity and should not be inferred from a single-stack specification."]}},{"id":"istore-smart-string-battery","brand":"iStore","model":"Smart String ESS","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/istore-smart-string-battery","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/istore-smart-string-battery.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"iStore - 2025 product range brochure","url":"https://istore.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/product-brochure-web-1.pdf","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Australian product range confirmed","capacityMinKwh":5,"capacityMaxKwh":60,"output":"2.5–20 kW system dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years / throughput conditions apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["Smart String ESS"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Australian buyers wanting a broad iStore solar and storage package","opinion":"iStore's newer range gives Australian buyers more sizing and inverter options than the early 5–15 kWh packages. Compare the exact battery generation and compatible inverter because the product family has changed over time.","cons":["Several product generations share similar branding, making exact model identification important.","Warranty throughput, inverter compatibility and backup capability need to be checked against the quoted generation."]}},{"id":"sungrow-sh-rs-rt","brand":"Sungrow","model":"SH RS / RT Hybrid","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sungrow-sh-rs-rt","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sungrow-sh-rs-rt.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"Sungrow Australia - SH5.0/10RT hybrid inverter","url":"https://aus.sungrowpower.com/productDetail/905/mv-power-converter-hybrid-inverter-sh5-0-10rt","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"3–10 kW","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"10 years / registration conditions apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["SH-RS","SH-RT"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Mainstream Sungrow SBR and compatible battery packages","opinion":"Sungrow's hybrid range is broad enough that model names matter. RS and RT are not interchangeable shorthand: buyers need the correct phase, battery compatibility and backup arrangement written into the quote.","cons":["Single-phase RS and three-phase RT families are not interchangeable despite similar naming.","Backup output and supported battery capacity vary by model and need to appear in the system proposal."]}},{"id":"goodwe-et-g2","brand":"GoodWe","model":"ET G2","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/goodwe-et-g2","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/goodwe-et-g2.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"GoodWe Australia - ET G2 and Lynx system manual","url":"https://www.goodwe.com.au/Ftp/EN/Downloads/User%20Manual/GW_Residential-Smart-Inverter-Solutions_User-Manual-ETG2-6-15K-LXF-LXD-EN.pdf","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"6–15 kW","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Three-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"10 years / market conditions apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["ET G2"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Larger three-phase homes using GoodWe Lynx batteries","opinion":"ET G2 belongs on the shortlist for larger three-phase systems, particularly when Lynx storage is already preferred. Make sure the quoted battery stack and backup loads sit inside the model-specific limits.","cons":["The ET G2 range is three-phase only and is not suitable for a standard single-phase installation.","Backup loads and supported Lynx capacity must remain within the exact 6–15 kW model's limits."]}},{"id":"istore-hybrid-inverter-range","brand":"iStore","model":"Hybrid Inverter Range","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/istore-hybrid-inverter-range","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/istore-hybrid-inverter-range.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"iStore - Hybrid inverter range","url":"https://istore.net.au/inverter-range/","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"5–25 kW","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"10 years / model conditions apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["iStore Hybrid Inverter"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"iStore battery packages from standard homes to high-demand three-phase sites","opinion":"The iStore range covers unusually different household sizes under one brand. Compare by exact model rather than brand label because a 5 kW single-phase quote and a 25 kW three-phase design are fundamentally different systems.","cons":["The wide 5–25 kW range makes brand-level comparisons unreliable without the exact model number.","Battery compatibility, backup hardware and phase behaviour vary across the range."]}},{"id":"anker-solix-x1","brand":"Anker SOLIX","model":"X1","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/anker-solix-x1","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/anker-solix-x1.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"Anker SOLIX Australia - X1 whole-home system","url":"https://www.ankersolix.com/au/x1-energy-storage-system-hes","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":5,"capacityMaxKwh":30,"output":"3–6 kW battery output per CEC listing","coupling":"Integrated","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years / conditions apply","backup":"Whole-home capable","cecSeries":["Anker SOLIX X1"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Homes wanting a modular battery, hybrid inverter and backup ecosystem from one brand","opinion":"The Australian X1 offer is broader than a battery box: the controller, backup hardware and exact phase configuration determine the result. Compare the complete installed design and warranty eligibility.","cons":["The complete result depends on Anker controller and Power Dock hardware, not only the battery modules.","Five-kilowatt-hour module steps may produce more capacity than some homes require."]}},{"id":"anker-solix-x1-inverter","brand":"Anker SOLIX","model":"X1 Power Module","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/anker-solix-x1-inverter","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/anker-solix-x1-inverter.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"Anker SOLIX Australia - X1 whole-home system","url":"https://www.ankersolix.com/au/x1-energy-storage-system-hes","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"3–12 kW across CEC-listed models","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"10 years / conditions apply","backup":"Whole-home capable","cecSeries":["Anker SOLIX X1"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Anker X1 battery systems requiring an integrated hybrid and backup design","opinion":"Treat this as part of the X1 system rather than a free-standing inverter choice. Confirm the model number, continuous backup output and Power Dock configuration in the quote.","cons":["It is designed around the X1 ecosystem rather than broad third-party battery compatibility.","Continuous backup output and switching behaviour depend on the exact Power Dock and model configuration."]}},{"id":"ecoflow-powerocean","brand":"EcoFlow","model":"PowerOcean","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/ecoflow-powerocean","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/ecoflow-powerocean.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"EcoFlow Australia - PowerOcean","url":"https://energy.ecoflow.com/au/products/powerocean","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":4.8,"capacityMaxKwh":19.4,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"Check current Australian warranty terms","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["EcoFlow PowerOcean LFP Battery"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"A closely integrated EcoFlow solar, storage and monitoring installation","opinion":"PowerOcean is a system comparison, not a module comparison. Ask the installer to identify the exact single- or three-phase inverter and backup arrangement alongside the battery capacity.","cons":["The current Australian warranty and throughput conditions need to be confirmed for the quoted model.","Battery count, phase support and backup behaviour depend on the paired PowerOcean inverter family."]}},{"id":"ecoflow-powerocean-inverter","brand":"EcoFlow","model":"PowerOcean Hybrid","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/ecoflow-powerocean-inverter","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/ecoflow-powerocean-inverter.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"EcoFlow Australia - PowerOcean","url":"https://energy.ecoflow.com/au/products/powerocean","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"3–12 kW across CEC-listed families","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"Check current Australian warranty terms","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["EcoFlow PowerOcean","EF Series","EcoFlow OCEAN 2"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"EcoFlow PowerOcean installations where the inverter and battery are selected together","opinion":"The series name alone is not enough to assess a quote. Compare the exact model, phase count, backup port output and supported battery-module count.","cons":["PowerOcean branding covers multiple inverter families with different phase and power limits.","The strongest compatibility is within EcoFlow's own battery and control ecosystem."]}},{"id":"franklinwh-apower-x","brand":"FranklinWH","model":"aPower X","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/franklinwh-apower-x","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/franklinwh-apower-x.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"FranklinWH Australia - aPower home battery","url":"https://www.franklinwh.com/au/products/apower-home-battery-storage/","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":13.6,"capacityMaxKwh":15,"output":"5 kW per CEC-listed unit","coupling":"AC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"Check current Australian product and throughput terms","backup":"Whole-home capable","cecSeries":["aPower X"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Retrofit or new systems prioritising AC coupling and centralised home energy control","opinion":"aPower X should be compared as the battery plus aGate control system. The AC-coupled architecture can simplify some retrofits, but total installed hardware and backup design matter.","cons":["Whole-home control and backup depend on the additional aGate system and its installation cost.","The 5 kW output per CEC-listed unit may require multiple units for high concurrent household loads."]}},{"id":"alphaess-smile-g3","brand":"AlphaESS","model":"SMILE-G3","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/alphaess-smile-g3","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/alphaess-smile-g3.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"AlphaESS Australia - SMILE-G3","url":"https://www.alphaess.com.au/smile-g3","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":9.3,"capacityMaxKwh":57.5,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"Integrated","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years / conditions apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["SMILE-G3","SMILE-G3-BAT"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Homes wanting a modular AlphaESS battery and inverter package","opinion":"SMILE-G3 covers a very wide range, so comparing only the family name is misleading. The exact battery code, inverter power, phase and backup mode should appear on the proposal.","cons":["Overlapping SMILE and SMILE-G3 names make exact battery and inverter codes essential.","The wide configuration range means warranty, phase, power and backup assumptions cannot safely be made at family level."]}},{"id":"redback-smart-battery","brand":"Redback Technologies","model":"Smart Battery System","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/redback-smart-battery","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/redback-smart-battery.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"Redback Technologies - Smart Battery System","url":"https://www.redbacktech.com/products/smart-battery-system/","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":13.3,"capacityMaxKwh":33.25,"output":"Inverter dependent","coupling":"Integrated","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"Check current Australian product terms","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["RED-P1"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Households seeking a locally supported packaged battery system","opinion":"Redback's local-market focus is meaningful, but compare exact hardware generations. The battery, inverter and backup specifications should be checked against the model codes in the quote.","cons":["Hardware generations and similar product naming make model-code verification important.","System performance depends on the selected inverter, backup design and an installer familiar with the supported configuration."]}},{"id":"growatt-min-xh2","brand":"Growatt","model":"MIN TL-XH2","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/growatt-min-xh2","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/growatt-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-13","price":"2026-07-13","australianAvailability":"2026-07-13"},"sources":[{"label":"Growatt Australia - residential storage range","url":"https://au.growatt.com/products","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Australian product range confirmed","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"2.5–6 kW","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Single-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"10 years / current Australian terms apply","backup":"Optional backup","cecSeries":["MIN TL-XH2"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Single-phase Growatt APX installations that do not need more than 6 kW continuous output","opinion":"MIN TL-XH2 fills the important single-phase gap in the Growatt comparison. The model suffix matters because an older MIN or an export-market variant is not automatically the same battery-ready product.","cons":["The family stops at 6 kW, so it is not suitable for a questionnaire result requiring higher continuous output.","Backup operation needs the correct Growatt backup hardware and an exact APX compatibility check."]}},{"id":"sigenergy-energy-controller","brand":"Sigenergy","model":"Sigen Energy Controller","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sigenergy-energy-controller","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sigenergy-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-13","price":"2026-07-13","australianAvailability":"2026-07-13"},"sources":[{"label":"Sigenergy Australia - SigenStor system","url":"https://www.sigenergy.com/au/products/sigenstor","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"3–30 kW across current CEC-listed models","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"10 years / current Australian terms apply","backup":"Whole-home capable","cecSeries":["Sigen Energy Controller"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"SigenStor installations where battery capacity, solar input, phase and backup are designed as one ecosystem","opinion":"The controller is why a SigenStor quote must name more than the battery modules. A 5 kW single-phase controller and a 20 kW three-phase controller are different systems even though both are sold as SigenStor.","cons":["It is tied to the SigenStor ecosystem rather than being a general third-party battery inverter.","The controller rating can exceed the battery stack's available discharge power, so both limits must be checked."]}},{"id":"goodwe-eh-plus","brand":"GoodWe","model":"EH Plus","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/goodwe-eh-plus","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/goodwe-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-13","price":"2026-07-13","australianAvailability":"2026-07-13"},"sources":[{"label":"GoodWe - EH Plus","url":"https://en.goodwe.com/eh-plus","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"3.6–6 kW","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Single-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"10 years / current Australian terms apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["EH"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Single-phase GoodWe Lynx high-voltage battery packages","opinion":"EH Plus is the missing single-phase counterpart to the three-phase ET G2 already in the catalogue. It is a sensible ecosystem choice, but not a route to an 8 or 10 kW single-phase battery target.","cons":["The verified family ceiling is 6 kW.","Battery model, module count, firmware and backup output still need model-specific confirmation."]}},{"id":"solaredge-home-hub-inverter","brand":"SolarEdge","model":"Home Hub inverter family","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/solaredge-home-hub-inverter","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/solaredge-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-13","price":"2026-07-13","australianAvailability":"2026-07-13"},"sources":[{"label":"SolarEdge Australia - residential inverters","url":"https://www.solaredge.com/aus/products/residential/pv-inverters","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"3–10 kW across current residential models","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"Check the exact Australian model and extension terms","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["Single Phase Inverter","Three Phase Inverter"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"SolarEdge homes adding the matching Home Battery and Backup Interface","opinion":"SolarEdge works best when the inverter, optimisers, battery and monitoring are treated as one system. The exact battery voltage and inverter suffix are essential compatibility details, not paperwork trivia.","cons":["SolarEdge 400 V and 48 V batteries do not use every SolarEdge inverter interchangeably.","Backup needs the supported Home Backup Interface and a documented phase-specific design."]}},{"id":"solax-tsys-hs51","brand":"SolaX","model":"TSYS-HS51","productType":"battery","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/solax-tsys-hs51","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/solax-tsys-hs51.png","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-13","price":"2026-07-13","australianAvailability":"2026-07-13"},"sources":[{"label":"SolaX Australia - TSYS-HS51","url":"https://au.solaxpower.com/products/tsys-hs51.html","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":10.2,"capacityMaxKwh":66.5,"output":"6.1–40 kW battery-side rating; inverter limited","coupling":"DC-coupled","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":"LFP","warranty":"10 years / current Australia and New Zealand terms apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["TSYS-HS51"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Homes wanting a broad SolaX capacity ladder with a phase-matched IES inverter","opinion":"TSYS-HS51 materially improves the catalogue's large-capacity flexibility. The battery-side power numbers are not a promise of household AC output; the selected X1 or X3 inverter remains the limiting number.","cons":["The minimum configuration is already 10.2 kWh, so it can be excessive for a very small overnight load.","Capacity, inverter rating and TCBox expansion limits must be checked as one supported system."]}},{"id":"solax-x1-ies","brand":"SolaX","model":"X1-IES","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/solax-x1-ies","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/solax-x1-ies.png","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-13","price":"2026-07-13","australianAvailability":"2026-07-13"},"sources":[{"label":"SolaX Australia - X1-IES","url":"https://au.solaxpower.com/products/x1-ies.html","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"2.5–8 kW","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Single-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"10 years / current Australia and New Zealand terms apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["X1-IES"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Single-phase SolaX storage systems needing a precise 2.5–8 kW model choice","opinion":"X1-IES gives the finder a useful 8 kW single-phase option instead of pretending every single-phase family stops at 5 or 6 kW.","cons":["The 8 kW model may face network-export limits even where the household load target is valid.","Confirm the exact supported battery configuration and backup-circuit design."]}},{"id":"solax-x3-ies","brand":"SolaX","model":"X3-IES","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/solax-x3-ies","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/solax-x3-ies.png","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-13","price":"2026-07-13","australianAvailability":"2026-07-13"},"sources":[{"label":"SolaX Australia - X3-IES","url":"https://au.solaxpower.com/products/x3-ies.html","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"5–15 kW across current CEC-listed models","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Three-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"10 years / current Australia and New Zealand terms apply","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["X3-IES"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Three-phase SolaX storage systems needing 5–15 kW continuous output","opinion":"X3-IES is a meaningful catalogue addition for homes whose calculated concurrent load is above the old 10 kW comparison ceiling.","cons":["It is three-phase only.","The exact battery tower count, XHUB or metering accessories and backup output need to be itemised."]}},{"id":"solplanet-asw-hybrid-inverter","brand":"Solplanet","model":"ASW H Hybrid","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current","new-product"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/solplanet-asw-hybrid-inverter","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/solplanet-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-28","price":"2026-07-28","australianAvailability":"2026-07-28"},"sources":[{"label":"Solplanet Australia - ASW H-S2 hybrid inverter","url":"https://solplanet.net/au/products/asw-h-s2-series","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"Solplanet Australia - ASW H-T2/T3 hybrid inverter","url":"https://solplanet.net/au/products/asw-5-12k-h-t2-t3-series","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved inverters","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/inverters","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"3–12 kW across current CEC-listed residential models","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"Australian factory warranty terms published; confirm the quoted term","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["ASW H-S2","ASW H-T2/T3","ASW SH"],"cecStatus":"Current Solplanet hybrid inverter models are CEC-listed to dates extending from 22 July 2027 to 22 January 2029."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Solplanet battery systems where the inverter phase and battery generation are selected together","opinion":"Solplanet's Australian hybrid range is broader than one model family suggests. Exact suffixes matter because H-S2, H-T2/T3 and SH support different phases, power levels and battery combinations.","cons":["The range combines several inverter generations and phase-specific suffixes that should not be treated as interchangeable.","Backup output and battery compatibility must be checked against the exact ASW model and firmware."]}},{"id":"sunsynk-hybrid-inverter","brand":"Sunsynk","model":"Hybrid Inverter Range","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current","new-product"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sunsynk-hybrid-inverter","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/sunsynk-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-28","price":"2026-07-28","australianAvailability":"2026-07-28"},"sources":[{"label":"Sunsynk Australia - hybrid inverter range","url":"https://www.sunsynk.au/products/inverters","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"Sunsynk Australia - residential battery range","url":"https://www.sunsynk.au/products/batteries","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved inverters","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/inverters","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"3.6–30 kW across current CEC-listed models","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"Confirm the exact Australian model warranty","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["Sunsynk Hybrid Inverter","Sunsynk Three-Phase Hybrid Inverter"],"cecStatus":"Current Sunsynk hybrid inverter models are CEC-listed to dates extending through 20 August 2028."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"Sunsynk battery packages needing a model-specific single- or three-phase hybrid route","opinion":"The Sunsynk range is broad enough that the badge alone is not a useful comparison. The exact SG suffix, battery voltage, phase and backup design all need to be identified.","cons":["Low-voltage and high-voltage battery families are not interchangeable across every Sunsynk inverter.","The 3.6–30 kW range includes models that may be excessive or network-constrained in an ordinary home."]}},{"id":"saj-h2-hybrid-inverter","brand":"SAJ","model":"H2 Hybrid Inverter","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current","new-product"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-h2-hybrid-inverter","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/saj-brand.svg","price":null,"imageType":"brand-logo","verification":{"specifications":"2026-08-07","price":"2026-08-07","australianAvailability":"2026-08-07"},"sources":[{"label":"SAJ Australia - H2 hybrid inverter","url":"https://au.saj-electric.com/en-au/h2-series","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"},{"label":"SAJ Australia - residential hybrid inverter range","url":"https://au.saj-electric.com/en-au/residential-hybrid-inverter","type":"supporting-evidence"},{"label":"Clean Energy Council - approved inverters","url":"https://cleanenergycouncil.org.au/industry-programs/products-program/inverters","type":"supporting-evidence"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"3–30 kW across current CEC-listed models","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Single-phase","Three-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"Check the current Australian model warranty","backup":"Backup capable","cecSeries":["H2"],"cecStatus":"Current H2 single- and three-phase inverter models are CEC-listed to dates extending to 16 April 2029."},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"SAJ B2 and B2S battery systems where phase and output are selected together","opinion":"H2 is the essential counterpart to the B2 and B2S batteries. Its unusually broad power range makes model-level comparison mandatory: a 5 kW single-phase H2 and a 20 kW three-phase H2 are not equivalent proposals.","cons":["The family name covers materially different single- and three-phase models.","Battery stack, backup output, generator or smart-load functions and network export settings must be verified against the exact H2 suffix."]}},{"id":"selectronic-sp-pro","brand":"Selectronic","model":"SP PRO","productType":"inverter","active":true,"tags":["current"],"productUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/selectronic-sp-pro","imageUrl":"https://compare.techmanpat.com.au/products/selectronic-sp-pro.webp","price":null,"imageType":"product","verification":{"specifications":"2026-07-10","price":"2026-07-10","australianAvailability":"2026-07-10"},"sources":[{"label":"Selectronic Australia - SP PRO","url":"https://www.selectronic.com.au/product/sp-pro/","type":"manufacturer-or-primary"}],"facts":{"availability":"Confirmed Australian residential page","capacityMinKwh":null,"capacityMaxKwh":null,"output":"3.5–20 kW across CEC-listed models","coupling":"Inverter only","phases":["Single-phase"],"chemistry":null,"warranty":"Check current Australian product terms","backup":"Whole-home capable","cecSeries":["SP PRO"],"cecStatus":null},"editorial":{"label":"Our opinion","bestFor":"High-reliability or off-grid-capable homes needing a specialist battery inverter","opinion":"SP PRO belongs in a different conversation from many compact hybrids: it is a specialist battery inverter often used in robust or off-grid designs. Compare system architecture and installer capability, not just price per kilowatt.","cons":["Its specialist architecture can be more complex and costly than a compact all-in-one residential hybrid.","It is an inverter platform, so battery choice, solar coupling and backup design must be specified separately."]}}]}