Prone to failure before the warranty ends, with faster battery degradation, and an enclosure that’s likely to rust or fade.
Reduced output in high temperatures, limited capacity that cuts backup time and savings, and often goes offline with your router.
Doesn’t integrate with EVs, other appliances, or new services like Amber, and can’t adapt to changing market offers.
Active cooling allows reliable performance up to 45°C.
Proven by Deakin University to last well beyond the warranty.
Rust-proof aluminum and IP66 rating for all-weather durability.
4G backup keeps your system online during outages.
Remote updates ensure your system stays current.
More kWh capacity for longer backup times and bigger savings.
Connects seamlessly with Level 2 EV chargers and water heaters.
AI technology helps save up to $500 more on retail bills.
The $2,500 incentive is applied directly to the purchase price of your ElektroBank 14 battery when you join the VPP program, reducing your initial investment.
Empower will access your battery for grid support approximately 37 days per year (about 10% of the year) over the 10-year warranty period. During these days, your battery contributes to supporting the energy grid.
Yes, you can exit the VPP program anytime by buying out the remaining balance. The buyout cost will be adjusted based on any VPP payments received and a small program management fee.
You’ll have backup power available 90% of the time based on your settings. However, on the approximately 37 days per year when the battery supports the grid, backup power will be whatever is in your battery at the time of the outage.
Grid support includes services such as distribution, transmission, generation, and market support, helping to stabilise the energy network during peak times.
No, grid support will not raise your bill if you’re with one of the participating retailers. The VPP program is designed to save you money and optimise your energy usage.
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