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Anker SOLIX X1 home battery: sizes, backup, warranty and VPPs (2026)
The short answer
A modular system with a power module and 5 kWh battery modules, sold as an AC-coupled version (for existing solar) and as hybrids (single- and three-phase). Sizes: 5 to 30 kWh per unit in 5 kWh modules; three-phase hybrids run up to 6 units in parallel. The warranty is 10 years on the power module and the battery modules; 70% capacity over 120 months, with a throughput limit. It's on the approved list for the federal battery rebate (about $3,663 on 15 kWh if installed now), and Amber SmartShift, Origin (Loop), ENGIE VPP and GloBird ZEROHERO VPP list it. Facts from Anker SOLIX's Australian datasheets and warranty, checked 15 October 2026.
What the Anker SOLIX X1 is
A modular system with a power module and 5 kWh battery modules, sold as an AC-coupled version (for existing solar) and as hybrids (single- and three-phase). It's imported and supported in Australia by Anker Innovations Australia Pty Ltd (Scoresby, VIC).
Sizes and power
| Sizes | 5 to 30 kWh per unit in 5 kWh modules; three-phase hybrids run up to 6 units in parallel. |
|---|---|
| Modules | 5 kWh modules |
| Phases | AC-coupled single-phase; hybrid single-phase (3.68 to 6 kW) and three-phase (5 to 12 kW). |
| Power | The AC-coupled X1 delivers 3 kW with 5 kWh, 6 kW with 10 kWh and 6.6 kW from 15 kWh. |
| Build | LFP, rated for −20 to 55 °C. |
Can you add a Anker SOLIX battery to existing solar?
The AC-coupled X1 is made for adding a battery to existing solar; Anker says its Power Dock Pro (2026) also takes third-party solar, so existing panels keep charging the battery in a blackout. See adding a battery to existing solar.
How does Anker SOLIX blackout backup work?
Switch-over under 10 ms; the Power Dock Pro adds a 63 A whole-home interface.
What warranty does a Anker SOLIX battery have?
The Anker SOLIX battery warranty is 10 years on the power module and the battery modules; 70% capacity over 120 months, with a throughput limit.
- It must be bought from Anker or its listed partners and installed by a certified installer.
- The battery must be recharged within 7 days of reaching 0%.
- Corrosion and rust are excluded.
Source: Anker SOLIX X1 warranty policy (Australia), effective 23 March 2026. Warranty terms change; the version that applies is the one on the day your battery is installed.
Which virtual power plants work with Anker SOLIX?
| VPP | Anker SOLIX |
|---|---|
| Amber SmartShift | Beta |
| AGL VPP | Not listed |
| Origin (Loop) | Yes |
| ENGIE VPP | Yes |
| GloBird ZEROHERO VPP | Yes |
- Amber SmartShift supports the X1 AC-coupled and hybrid models in beta.
- Western Australia: On Synergy's Supported Solutions List as ready for its VPP (a green tick) on 1 October 2026.
A VPP list changes often, so check with the provider before you choose. What VPPs pay and the trade-offs: virtual power plants · Sigenergy vs Sungrow · home batteries compared · which batteries work with which VPP.
How much is the battery rebate on a Anker SOLIX battery?
The federal battery rebate on a Anker SOLIX battery depends on its usable size and the installation date: it's the same for every approved brand of the same usable size. The AC-coupled X1 and the hybrid battery modules are on the Clean Energy Council approved list.
| Usable size | Installed now | From 1 January 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 kWh | $2,516 | $2,109 |
| 15 kWh | $3,663 | $3,071 |
| 20 kWh | $4,403 | $3,700 |
| 30 kWh | $5,698 | $4,773 |
Estimates at an STC value of $37. More: the solar battery rebate.
How much does a Anker SOLIX battery cost?
A Anker SOLIX battery's price depends on the size, the inverter and your home more than the badge. Across brands, most homes pay about $700 to $850 per kWh installed after the federal rebate (October 2026); large modular batteries can be lower. See solar battery cost, or get a price for your home.
Who it suits, and what to check
It suits:
- Adding a battery to existing solar (AC-coupled)
- Keeping existing solar charging the battery in a blackout (with the Power Dock Pro)
- WA homes: VPP-ready on Synergy's list
Check before you buy:
- Battery power on the AC-coupled version tops out at 6.6 kW
- That your installer is one Anker certifies (the warranty needs it)
- AGL's VPP didn't list Anker when we checked
No battery is right for every home. How to compare any two: how to choose a home battery.
Questions people ask
Is Anker SOLIX a good battery?
It depends what you need. The Anker SOLIX X1 suits adding a battery to existing solar (AC-coupled). Before you buy, check: battery power on the AC-coupled version tops out at 6.6 kW.
How much does a Anker SOLIX battery cost?
Most home batteries cost about $700 to $850 per kWh installed after the federal rebate (October 2026). Your price depends on the size, the inverter and your home.
What warranty does a Anker SOLIX battery have?
10 years on the power module and the battery modules; 70% capacity over 120 months, with a throughput limit.
Does Anker SOLIX work with Amber?
In beta: Amber SmartShift supports Anker SOLIX as a beta brand (checked 15 October 2026).
Does a Anker SOLIX battery get the battery rebate?
The AC-coupled X1 and the hybrid battery modules are on the Clean Energy Council approved list. The rebate is about $3,663 on a 15 kWh battery if installed now.
Sources
- Anker SOLIX: X1 (Australia)
- Anker SOLIX: X1 warranty policy (Australia, Mar 2026)
- Synergy: Supported Solutions List
- Amber SmartShift: compatible batteries
- AGL VPP: compatible batteries
- Origin (Loop): compatible batteries
- ENGIE VPP: compatible batteries
- GloBird ZEROHERO VPP: compatible batteries
- DCCEEW: Cheaper Home Batteries eligibility
- Clean Energy Council: approved batteries
General information, not financial advice. Rebate rules change: figures on this page come from our rules table, last verified 26 September 2026. How we're paid: installers pay Homerise for introducing you. No brand or installer pays to be mentioned in a guide.