Smart Energy Lab

29/05/2026

Join me for a walkthrough of the FranklinWH stand at the Smart Energy Council Expo in Sydney, where we take a closer look at their innovative AC-coupled whole-home energy storage solution.

Designed to integrate with both new and existing solar systems, the FranklinWH system offers homeowners a flexible pathway to energy independence without the need to replace their existing inverter. In this video, we explore the key features of the Franklin Home Power solution, including backup power capabilities, intelligent energy management, scalable battery storage, and how AC coupling can simplify battery retrofits.

As more Australian households look to maximise self-consumption, reduce grid reliance, and prepare for future energy challenges, AC-coupled solutions like FranklinWH are becoming an increasingly attractive option.

In this walkthrough you'll discover:

* How the FranklinWH AC-coupled architecture works
* Benefits for retrofitting existing solar installations
* Whole-home backup power functionality
* Smart energy management features
* Battery storage scalability and system flexibility
* Key applications for Australian homes

Learn more about FranklinWH and their whole-home energy solutions:

FranklinWH Australia https://www.franklinwh.com/au/collections/whole-home-energy-solutions/

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28/05/2026

At the 2026 Smart Energy Council Expo in Sydney, I stopped by the KSTAR Australia booth to take a closer look at their latest residential and commercial energy storage solutions, hybrid inverters, and integrated ESS technologies designed for the Australian market.

KSTAR continues to expand its presence in Australia with a growing range of battery and inverter solutions focused on reliability, scalability, and smart energy management for both residential and C&I applications.

In this walkthrough, we discuss:

* KSTAR’s latest hybrid inverter and battery storage products
* Residential and commercial ESS applications
* Modular battery system design and scalability
* Smart monitoring and energy management features
* Australian market strategy and product roadmap
* Backup power and energy independence solutions

A big thanks to the team at KSTAR Australia https://au.kstarnewenergy.com/ for taking the time to show us through their latest technology at the expo.

28/05/2026

From residential homes through to light commercial and industrial applications, Dyness is pushing energy storage scalability with the new STACK100 Pro shown here at the Smart Energy Council Expo in Sydney, 6–7 May 2026.

In this walkthrough from the Dyness booth, we take a closer look at the STACK100 Pro modular battery system and discuss how Dyness is targeting the growing demand for flexible, scalable and high-performance energy storage solutions across Australia’s rapidly evolving solar and battery market.

The STACK100 Pro is designed to bridge the gap between residential and commercial energy storage, offering expandable architecture, high-voltage capability and installation flexibility for everything from homes and farms through to small businesses and larger commercial sites.

Learn more about Dyness and the STACK100 Pro here:
https://au.dyness.com/energy-storage-products

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28/05/2026

Sometimes products just turn up at my door unannounced, this one grabbed my interest, the Pytes V5 A Plus 48V 5.12kWh 19" rack mounted battery with built in fire suppression and heating pads for cold condition charging.

Thanks Richard Flanders from K2 Energy Solutions for dropping by, that was a fun unboxing.

You can learn more about their products at https://k2energysolutions.com/

14/05/2026

❄️ Will the cold kill your lithium batteries?
If you've ever worried about your battery storage system shutting down on a frosty morning, you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions I hear from installers and system owners across Australia.

In this short video, I break down the actual science behind how temperature affects lithium-ion cells — what's happening at the chemistry level when the mercury drops, why performance changes, and what it really means for your system in the field.

Whether you're specifying batteries for an alpine install, troubleshooting cold-weather performance, or just curious about the physics inside the cell, this one's for you.

🔋 Watch the video and let me know your questions in the comments — happy to dig deeper into anything that's puzzling you on your sites.

30/04/2026

Thanks for the merch. Check out Solar Cutters Sydney Networking Event, Tuesday 5 May at the Darling Pavilion from 6pm. Tickets from their website https://solarcutters.com.au

30/04/2026

I was asked to speak to the Victorian parliamentary committee investigating renewable energy for apartments today!

18/04/2026

In Australia and New Zealand our battery installation standard, AS/NZS 5139:2019 requires that battery cables over 60 V d.c. (DVC-B/C) must have mechanical protection to the level specified in AS/NZS 3000:2018 Clause H4.

If you're installing Fox ESS Australia inverters then you can use their accessory cable covers to meet this requirement.

28/03/2026

Bamboo electricians ladders! Shanghai

26/03/2026