Anker Solix - Battery Reviews

About Anker Solix

Founded in 2011, Anker previously focused on mobile charging and related products. In 2023, the firm expanded into home energy storage via its Anker Solix brand, and in the latter half of 2024 its residential energy storage solutions became available in Australia.

Australian Contact Details

Address: 44 Lakeview Drive, Scoresby VIC 3179
Phone: 1800 929 112
Email: [email protected]
Website

Company Info

Founded by ex-Google software engineer Steven Yang, Anker Innovations originally based its operations in China's Shenzhen, but now its headquarters are in Changsha, Hunan. According to the firm, Anker's and Anker Solix's annual sales surpassed $1 billion worldwide in 2023.

Trivia: In German, Anker means "anchor". It's perhaps not the best choice of names for a home battery.

Anker Solix X1 Battery Systems

The Anker Solix X1 is available in DC (hybrid) or AC-coupled variants.

AC-coupled models available and currently approved by the Clean Energy Council are the X1-P6K-B05-S (X1-P6K-B05-AU) through to X1-P6K-B30-S (X1-P6K-B30-AU), with 5kWh, 10kWh, 15kWh, 20kWh, 25kWh and 30kWh capacities available (1 - 6 battery modules). 

A maximum of four battery modules can be used in an X1 single stack, but extra modules can be installed beside it — up to a maximum of six battery modules per power module. A basic 5kWh system offers 3kW output capacity, but models past that offer 6kW or more.

The all-in-one hybrid (DC) single-phase model supports up to 3 parallel systems for a maximum 90 kWh/18 kW. The hybrid three-phase model supports up to 6 parallel systems (up to 180 kWh/72 kW) - but that's not planned for release until Q4 2025.

Solix X1 battery modules use lithium-iron phosphate chemistry, widely recognised for enhanced safety attributes compared to other commonly available types. 

These systems have an IP65 (AC coupled) or IP66 (hybrid) ingress rating — so they are suitable for outdoor installation — and an operating temperature range of -20C to +55C. Additionally, the X1 boasts a C5-M corrosion class rating, meaning they can be used in coastal locations.

In the case of a blackout, switchover time is less than 10ms. In off-grid mode, you'll have 6.6kW (AC-coupled or hybrid single phase) or 12.6kW (three-phase hybrid) power output — this requires 3 or more battery modules. But note that only the X1 hybrids can be recharged using solar panels during a blackout.

The X1 features six different energy modes: three for power management, and another three for further energy efficiency enhancement.

Among the interesting features of Anker Solix is a display on the power module unit that lights up as you approach it; and it's of course accompanied by an app for remote monitoring, management and control. 

Reports in so far indicate a fairly straightforward installation - it can be wall or floor mounted.

Warranty Details

The warranty period for Anker Solix inverters and batteries is 10 years years each. Note these are two separate warranties. Also note that while the Anker Solix X1 has a C5-M corrosion class rating, the warranty does not cover defects or parts that need to be replaced due to corrosion or rust.

Have you had an Anker Solix X1 home battery installed? Let us know how it's performing by leaving a review.