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Homeowners in search of grid independence have another option today with the launch of Anker’s Solix E10 big-ass battery system. It joins companies like Tesla and EcoFlow in offering whole-home backup solutions in the US market meant to counter blackouts and reduce monthly energy bills, or even eliminate them completely.
The base $4,299 E10 system starts with one Power Module and one battery that can keep a few individual appliances running, and scale up to power an entire home. The 110.2-pound inverter is good for a steady 7.68kW output (or 10kW for 90 minutes). It can produce up to 28.8kW (120 LRA) peak when fitted with a single 6kWh battery, or 37.2kW (155 LRA) when configured with two or more batteries — enough to start a 5-ton air conditioner. Combine two E10 sets and you’ve got a system capable of handling 66kW (275 LRA) of surge power.
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1 / 6 From left to right: The Smart Generator, the Power Module inverter stacked on top of the modular battery, and the Power Dock electrical panel. Image: Anker
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