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Anker Solix - Battery Reviews

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Finn's Anker Solix Batteries Review & Verdict

Finn Peacock has been a Chartered Electrical Engineer since 1998, and is ex-CSIRO

Anker Solix, a Chinese firm, is a relative newcomer to Australia's home battery market. Their solutions look interesting, but still need more time "out in the wild" here to gauge how good they are.

Anker Solix Batteries: Pros & Cons

  • C5-M corrosion class rating suitable for coastal locations.
  • Lithium-iron phosphate cells.
  • Six different modes.
  • Backup power in a blackout.
  • A newish product - needs more time in Australian conditions.
  • Only the hybrid X1 can charge off solar panels in a blackout.

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.

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Needs an alternative solenoid to provide full house backup. Otherwise has dramatically reduced my already low usage. Works well

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Discover Solar

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My Energy Group Sydney

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RESINC Solar

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Performance: Excellent – the battery delivers strong and consistent performance, meeting energy storage needs effectively.

Reliability: Excellent – very dependable with no issues experienced.

Overall Satisfaction: Excellent – highly satisfied with the Anker battery and its quality.

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My Energy Group Sydney

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My Energy Group Sydney

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RESINC Solar

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My Energy Group Sydney
Dealt with Mr. Akki He was really cordial guy and helped me through all the process starting from Sales to installation, I got 30kw Anker Solix x1 Battery looks very elegant and slim at my property .

Highly recommend Anker Solix X1 Battery and ADS SOLAR.
The Anker Solix X1 we had installed is a 20kwh with a 5kw hybrid inverter. What a great unit - installed easily and is easily managed via the app. We have gone a few days without power from the grid even though we have had a lot of cloudy days. Our son and family have moved in temporarily and we still manage to go overnight without drawing from the grid.
Intuitive App, easy visual representation as to battery status, home power usage and flow directions enabling effective management of battery charging (solar/grid) on variable electricity provider rate plan.

Installation was straight forward, the battery is compact and sleek.

Have had the battery (20 kWh) for three weeks now and the savings have been significant.

Very happy with my choice.
Outstanding Performance, Safety & Support, Highly Recommend!

I recently installed the Anker Solix battery and couldn’t be happier with the decision. From day one, the performance has been rock-solid - it charges quickly, delivers consistent power, and seamlessly integrates with my solar system.

What really sets it apart is safety and build quality. The battery uses premium-grade materials, and you can feel the difference compared to many cheaper brands. Knowing it’s designed by a billion-dollar tech brand gives real peace of mind.

The after-sales support has also been fantastic - responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful.

If you’re looking for a reliable, long-lasting, and safe home battery with excellent backup and smart features, Anker Solix is a no-brainer. I’ve already recommended it to friends and family.
Installed a 20kw Anker battery system (AC coupled) connected to a 13.3kw solar system. My inverter is a 10kw Sungrow single phase standard inverter with 3 strings of panels and is restricted to a 5kwh export limit. Adding the battery now means I can use the extra solar to charge the battery and still export some meaningful amount to offset my daily connection charge. So far, I am seeing mostly a small daily credit with the odd rainy day seeing it swing the other way. However, the biggest benefit is not getting stung by the capacity demand charge since the battery is covering both these periods (4pm-9pm and 7am-9am). Since we have a fair number of pumps around the home and split system a/c I opted to have only essential backup: lights, smoke alarms, main house water pump and kitchen power excluding the oven. My Sungrow inverter is only 18months old and I did not want to remove it and affect the current solar installation warranty, so this ac coupled option seemed perfect without the high cost of Tesla PW3 or Sigenergy Sigenstore. Since the backup is built into the inverter there is no additional gateway hardware and associated installation costs. Just bear in mind that I cannot charge the battery from the solar so I would imagine I have a couple of days backup possible 3 if lean on power. The battery looks great too and is very slim if that is an important factor for you.
Also, for information I am currently operating on a self-consumption basis (no vpp plan) and I am using between 50-70% of the battery from when the sun sets to sunrise the following day. My ROI is estimated to be 6 years based on a 4% rise in energy costs per year, but this could be much quicker given how fast energy costs have risen over the past few years.
Got the Anker Solix X1 battery installed last week, and I must say I’m really impressed.
Excellent Product and Excellent Look, Looking for good savings, Thank You
Value for money.
Have been off grid for few days now.
When sun is clear, battery gets recharged by solar in day and used at night with remaining 30% by next morning.
lots of options in app to go off grid as well.
Our New Anker Solix X1 Battery

We chose to wall-mount the units on our entertainment deck, turning them into a visual feature. The battery sits 170mm above ground, with a narrow profile that doesn’t intrude on usable space. The grey matte finish blends beautifully with our deck’s colour scheme and house finishes. At night, the inverter softly glows, adding a touch of ambient lighting while displaying battery info, it’s both functional and eye-catching.

The system is completely silent and cool to the touch, even during operation, no fan noise or heat buildup. The mounting hardware feels sturdy, and we have no concerns about weather exposure, as the unit is rated C5M corrosion-resistant, deal for high salinity clay soil areas like in Southwest Sydney.

Although it’s only been three days since installation, we’re already seeing results. Even on rainy winter days in Sydney, the system still charged up to 36%, and when the battery has enough capacity, we don’t draw from the grid at all, unless we switch on the air conditioning. It’s impressive how quickly it’s helping us reduce our reliance on the grid.
I have a 25kw Anker battery system connected to a 25.6kw solar system. My power bills have been reduced to zero, and that includes charging my EV (an Xpeng G6) almost daily. The Anker battery is perfect if you live near the beach as it has a higher water and salt rating than the other batteries in the market.
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