Hinen
A Series
97/100 guide matchPublished as a whole-home-capable architecture
Watch: The broad A Series name covers materially different single-phase, three-phase and AC-coupled products.
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Best home batteries for a three-phase home in Australia
A three-phase supply does not mean every battery must discharge across all three phases, but it does make the inverter, backup design and phase balancing much more important. These are the current Australian residential batteries in our catalogue that can form part of a three-phase system.
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- Patryk Lazarz (TechManPat)
Quick recommendations
The shortlist.
Ranked from the current catalogue using this guide's rules.
Anker SOLIX
X1
97/100 guide matchPublished as a whole-home-capable architecture
Watch: The complete result depends on Anker controller and Power Dock hardware, not only the battery modules.
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Sigenergy
SigenStor
97/100 guide matchPublished as a whole-home-capable architecture
Watch: The multi-component ecosystem can make like-for-like quote comparisons more difficult.
View product →Things to consider
What to check before buying.
01Three-phase compatibility is a system question
The battery, hybrid inverter, backup gateway and switchboard design all have to agree. Some batteries work with both single- and three-phase inverter families, while others are tied to one architecture.
- Confirm the exact inverter model and phase rating.
- Ask what happens to loads on each phase during a blackout.
- Check whether backup power is per phase or shared across the home.
02Capacity and power are different
Capacity tells you how long the battery may last. Inverter output tells you how many appliances can run at once. A large battery attached to a modest inverter can still hit its power ceiling when air-conditioning, cooking and EV charging overlap.
03Compare the installed configuration
Australian installed pricing varies with capacity, inverter choice, backup equipment and switchboard work. Compare complete proposals with the same usable capacity and backup scope rather than isolated battery-module prices.
Product comparison
Compare the guide-qualified products.
The match score measures fit against this guide's published rules. It is not a universal product rating.
| Product | Price | Warranty | Key specifications | Guide match | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HinenA Series | $12,750 | 10 years / current Australian terms apply |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
| Anker SOLIXX1 | $13,250 | 10 years / conditions apply |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
| SigenergySigenStor | $14,500 | 10 years |
| 97/100 | View productCompare |
 AlphaESSSMILE-G3 | $9,250 | 10 years / conditions apply |
| 85/100 | View productCompare |
 SolarEdgeHome Battery 400V | $10,750 | 10 years |
| 85/100 | View productCompare |
 SungrowSBR096–256 | $10,750 | 10 years |
| 85/100 | View productCompare |
 GrowattAPX HV | $11,250 | 10 years |
| 85/100 | View productCompare |
 SAJB2S HV | $11,250 | 10 years |
| 85/100 | View productCompare |
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers before you compare.
Do I need a three-phase battery for a three-phase home?
Not always. The correct design depends on the inverter, meter arrangement, solar system and which circuits need backup. A licensed installer should document how the proposed system behaves on all three phases.
Can a three-phase battery back up the whole house?
Some systems can, but whole-home backup is configuration dependent. Large loads may need load shedding, and the backup gateway and inverter must be sized for simultaneous demand.
Is a bigger battery automatically better?
No. An oversized battery costs more and may not refill reliably from the available solar. Size it against measured overnight use, winter generation and the power required by overlapping appliances.
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