Anker SOLIX X1 Energy Storage System: Built for Australia
Anker SOLIX X1 is a modular energy storage system with versatile configurations, so the product is well positioned to take advantage of the wave of new installs and home energy system upgrades that Grimes describes above.
The Anker SOLIX X1 is available in AC-coupled configuration for pairing with existing solar systems, and hybrid single-phase or three-phase DC-coupled configurations for customers that are either expanding or installing a new solar system along with the battery.
Storage capacity is scalable from 5 kWh up to 180 kWh in 5 kWh units, to suit energy storage needs of households and small businesses looking to increase their energy independence and resiliency during extreme weather events.
During a grid outage, the Anker SOLIX X1 switches to backup mode in <10 ms and provides up to 110% surge output, ensuring appliances keep running seamlessly. The slim, integrated design of the X1 also eliminates bulky backup boxes found on competing products.
The 15 cm ultra-thin design of the X1 was on show during Smart Energy 2025, which Anker says is 40% thinner than the industry average. Positioned next to energy storage systems from several competitors, the X1 was the thinnest on display by far.
Apart from being ultra-thin, the Anker SOLIX X1 has a futuristic design that also stood out among the sea of white boxes. At the top of the X1 is an easy to read display that automatically lights up as you approach, showing key metrics such as state of charge, daily solar generation and home load consumption.
Anker SOLIX X1 has been engineered for extreme environments, durable enough to handle the toughest Australian conditions. It operates at 100% capacity between -20°C to 55°C and comes with a C5-M corrosion rating, making it ideal for harsh climates or coastal environments.
Symons Xie, Global Home Energy Solution (HES) General Manager for Anker SOLIX, outlined the brand’s development strategy which focuses on four key areas of making things compact, charge faster, with long cycle life batteries that are resilient and durable.
Speaking with Symons Xie after the presentation, he explained how an additional 2000 kWh of usable energy is unlocked over the battery lifetime, through its parallel battery architecture and innovative energy optimiser built into each 5 kWh battery module.
This modular, parallel design avoids power decay due to differing state of charge and state of health across individual battery modules, as well as removes the need for pre-charging before installation.
For installers there is the Anker SOLIX Professional app which enables device commissioning in 4 easy steps via a bluetooth connection, including automatic device recognition, auto-assigned grid codes and advanced self-diagnostics.
Installers can also monitor and manage thousands of devices remotely via the cloud-based Anker SOLIX Professional Platform. This platform saves installers visiting customer sites through clear and easy troubleshooting as well as the ability to respond to alerts and recommend additional storage capacity.
