# FranklinWH Energy Storage

> FranklinWH manufactures residential batteries and energy controllers that coordinate solar, grid power and optional backup sources. Its installer-delivered systems serve homeowners seeking outage protection, greater use of rooftop solar and electricity savings where tariffs and utility programs support them.

- **Founded:** 2019
- **Headquarters:** San Jose, United States
- **Founders:** Cheung (Gary) Lam (Co-founder; CEO in historical company announcements), David Wang (Founder, as identified by MarketScreener; former CEO)
- **Products:** FranklinWH System, aPower 2, aPower S, aGate, FranklinWH App
- **Notable:** More than 1,000 installation companies onboarded by August 2023, according to FranklinWH., US manufacturing in Santa Clara, California, with scaled production beginning in 2025., Participation in more than 28 US utility-led VPP programs reported in August 2026.

## Products & services

- **FranklinWH System** — Whole-home energy management architecture integrating storage, solar, grid and optional generator or compatible vehicle-to-load power. Originally introduced as Franklin Home Power.
- **aPower 2** — AC-coupled LFP battery with 15 kWh capacity and 10 kW continuous output; designed for solar retrofits and backup. Manufacturer specifies a 15-year warranty with 60 MWh throughput terms.
- **aPower S** — 15 kWh LFP battery with integrated solar inverter and direct solar connection, alongside AC-coupled flexibility.
- **aGate** — Controller coordinating household loads and energy sources, with optional Smart Circuits and Generator Module.
- **FranklinWH App** — Monitoring and control for backup reserve, self-consumption, time-of-use schedules, Storm Hedge and eligible VPP participation.
- **Meter Adapter Controller (MAC)** — Meter-mounted controller intended to simplify compatible residential installations; utility and site approval matter.
- **aHub** — Extension accessory introduced alongside aPower S and MAC.

## Achievements

- More than 1,000 installation companies onboarded by August 2023, according to FranklinWH.
- US manufacturing in Santa Clara, California, with scaled production beginning in 2025.
- Participation in more than 28 US utility-led VPP programs reported in August 2026.
- Connecticut Green Bank Outstanding OEM Award in 2024 and 2025, reported by FranklinWH.
- Hawaii Energy Connection reported 1,800 aPower units across more than 1,000 homes in September 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — FranklinWH reported that Hawaii Energy Connection exceeded 1,000 residential installations, representing 1,800 aPower units.
- **2026-08** — Ke Bi appointed global CEO, with international expansion including Europe a stated priority; company reported participation in more than 28 US utility-led VPP programs.
- **2026-05** — Company published announcement of Ann Arbor city-led residential solar and battery pilot, with approximately 150 homes planned initially and an expected expansion to 1,000 in 2027.
- **2025-09** — aPower S, MAC and aHub launch announced at RE+.

## Links

- Website: https://www.franklinwh.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/franklinwh
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/IncFranklinwh
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7GY4a1RNgLJCbQmiTIaZQ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franklinwh_energy_storage/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinWH-Technologies-111232848024394

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Last updated: 2026-10-03