Nearly a year since it was first announced, Anker is finally selling its Solix whole-home battery backup solution in North America. He Solix X1 It's just 5.9 inches thick and attaches to a wall like a Tesla Powerwall. It's a more permanent and minimalist alternative to Anker's F3800 modular kits, which can be quickly disassembled to provide a weekend of power.
The Solix X1 can be configured to deliver between 3kW and 36kW of power with a stackable design that supports between 5kWh and 180kWh of LFP battery capacity. It is covered by a 10-year warranty or a performance of 16.5 MWh, whichever comes first. The transition from mains to battery occurs in less than 20 ms, so you may not even notice the next power outage.
Figuring out how much power and capacity you need can be tricky, but fortunately, you can upgrade the Solix X1 over time as your needs and budget allow. According to the US Energy Information Administration, the average American household consumed 889kWh per month in 2022, or about 29.2 kWh per day. But your battery system can be configured with much less capacity if you're only interested in powering critical devices like the refrigerator, freezer, sump pump, and some lights during power outages, which are occurring more frequently due to increased extreme weather.
Like other home backup systems, the Solix X1 will automatically charge if inclement weather conditions are forecast. It is also designed to operate normally in temperatures up to 131 degrees Fahrenheit (55 degrees Celsius) or as low as -4 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees Celsius) thanks to batteries that automatically heat up as the temperature drops. It has a NEMA Type 4 ingress rating against dust and rain, making it suitable for indoor or outdoor use. Anker says the Solix
The Solix X1 requires professional installation and can be integrated with solar panels to create your own microgrid after purchasing enough modules. Or you can use it to collect energy during the day and then return it to the house at night to reduce energy bills. It also supports California's Net Energy Metering 3.0 (NEM 3.0) policy so that X1 owners can sell electricity to the grid during peak hours.
