Energy independence is a concept that many Australians have added to their New Year’s resolutions in 2025. Living off-grid, or as close to it as possible, is cementing itself as an Aussie dream, and something now achievable with battery technology. Stephen and Madeline Holliday have achieved this across the ditch in Whangamata, New Zealand with a FranklinWH battery system. Let’s examine how the couple achieved energy independence and waved goodbye to electricity bills.
Going off-grid with FranklinWH batteries
Stephen and Madeline had dreamt of living off-grid for many years and the thought of using a generator to do so was unappealing. Their cozy home in the Waikato region was perfect for powering with solar during the day, but maintaining their lifestyle throughout the evening, morning, and night took some exploring of technology. The couple landed on New Zealand’s very first FranklinWH off-grid battery system.
The FranklinWH aPower Battery can store a whopping 13.6 kWh of usable electricity. Stephen and Madeline have found that, even while running a tumble dryer, they’ve only ever used a maximum of 25% of the battery, which is quickly replenished with solar the next day.
The FranklinWH aPower Battery
The FranklinWH aPower Battery is a cutting-edge home energy storage solution designed to store energy from solar, grid, generators, and electric vehicles. It features a capacity of 13.6 kWh per unit, scalable up to 15 units per aGate, providing a total capacity of 204 kWh. With 5 kW continuous power and 10 kW peak power, it ensures a reliable energy supply. Built with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry, it guarantees enhanced safety and thermal stability. The battery is IP67 weatherproof, operates quietly at less than 30 dBA, and comes with a 12-year warranty, making it a robust and dependable choice for home energy backup.
- 13.6 kWh per unit, scalable up to 15 units per aGate
- Total capacity of 204 kWh
- 5 kW continuous power and 10 kW peak power
- Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry for enhanced safety
- IP67 weatherproof rating
- Operates quietly at less than 30 dBA
- Comes with a 12-year warranty
How you can reduce or eliminate your electricity bills with FranklinWH
Australian homes now have the power of the Franklin Home Power (FHP) system to intelligently power and control their homes and energy usage. Featuring the aGate controller, aPower batteries, and the FranklinWH app, the FHP system is a powerful way to kiss goodbye to energy grid reliance.
One of the more common questions we receive at Energy Matters is ‘Can a battery really power your whole home throughout the night?’. The answer to this comes down to how you use electricity at nighttime, but the FHP system offers many households a realistic opportunity to rely solely on a battery to keep the household running at night.
The FranklinWH aGate is the key to intelligently managing and controlling the way your solar, batteries, and other sources of power, including bidirectional EV charging, work with your home and lifestyle.
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