FranklinWH is working with Eaton to make intelligent, flexible home energy systems easier to buy and install across North America. The Eaton AbleEdge smart breaker can now be integrated with the FranklinWH battery system. The joint solution is now available, with Eaton as FranklinWH’s preferred supplier for load management.
Eaton’s AbleEdge smart breakers will add intelligent load management and support virtual power plant (VPP) functionality for the FranklinWH energy storage system in retrofit and new construction projects. The collaboration aligns with Eaton’s Home as a Grid strategy that supports flexible power systems that enable customers to do more with the power they have.
“This collaboration raises the bar for home electrification,” said Paul Ryan, vice president and general manager of energy transition at Eaton. “We’re bringing intelligence to residential circuit breakers — so homeowners can control the loads that matter most, extend backup power and reduce wasted energy. AbleEdge smart breakers integrate with multiple storage systems, work right out of the box and are available through Eaton’s established distributor network—making it easy for contractors to install at scale.”
“FranklinWH is committed to enabling more resiliency and energy freedom for homeowners looking to add storage to their home,” said Gary Lam, CEO and co-founder of FranklinWH. “By integrating Eaton’s AbleEdge smart breakers with our FranklinWH System, homeowners will gain new visibility and control over their energy use. Through the FranklinWH App, these insights enable smarter home energy management system, saving money and increasing energy security in the home.”
The Eaton smart breakers can be retrofitted into existing load centers and added to the FranklinWH Meter Adapter Controller to support both retrofit and new construction projects. Homeowners and electrical contractors will be able to use the FranklinWH App to install, commission, manage and monitor both companies’ technologies.
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