Residential battery comparison profile

FranklinWH
aPower X

An AC-coupled whole-home battery platform actively offered in Australia.

Research-based opinionConfirmed Australian residential pageChecked 10 July 2026
FranklinWH aPower X product visual13.6–15 kWh
Usable capacity range
13.6–15 kWh
Module size
15 kWh
Architecture
AC-coupled
Phase support
Single-phase
Backup
Whole-home capable
Warranty
Check current Australian product and throughput terms
Cell chemistry
LFP
Standout specification
CEC-listed 13.6 and 15 kWh models with 5 kW apparent AC output
EDITORIAL OPINION - BASED ON THE CITED RESEARCH
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.
Best suited to
Retrofit or new systems prioritising AC coupling and centralised home energy control
What stands out
CEC-listed 13.6 and 15 kWh models with 5 kW apparent AC output
  • 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.

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Specifications last checked
10 July 2026
Price last checked
10 July 2026
Australian availability last checked
10 July 2026

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