Anker SOLIX has released its Power Dock Pro in Australia, an automatic transfer switch and energy gateway that extends the X1 system from critical load backup to whole-home backup, while adding controlled off-grid operation for third-party solar inverters.
With key government battery rebates scheduled to decrease in May, the Power Dock Pro’s simplified parallel wiring allows installers to efficiently commission multi-battery X1 systems, helping customers lock in maximum subsidies before the deadline.
The Power Dock Pro sits between the grid, the X1 battery system and all household loads, replacing the need for a separate backup switchboard sub-circuit. Its 63A interface — rated to AS/NZS standards — covers the full load of a typical Australian home without requiring load segregation. Two 63A inverter ports support parallel connection of two X1 units on a single power cable each, cutting wiring by 50 per cent compared to conventional parallel configurations. Load-side switching is rated at 0ms, delivering UPS-grade transfer with no perceptible interruption to connected devices.
The 63A Smart Port accepts AC input from grid-tied third-party solar inverters and manages frequency regulation during off-grid operation, allowing existing solar to continue charging the X1 battery during blackouts without triggering anti-islanding protection. The Smart Port also accepts controllable loads, including pool pumps and resistive hot water systems, enabling load priority management under constrained solar generation or low battery SOC*.
*Feature availability dates are subject to the official Anker SOLIX website.
Built-in multi-point metering across grid, backup, non-backup and smart port circuits eliminates external CTs, standalone energy meters and changeover switches, with Anker SOLIX reporting a 30 per cent reduction in parallel system commissioning time. Bottom and rear cable exits accommodate both surface-mounted and recessed switchboard installations. CT phase-sequence errors are among the most common causes of post-installation fault calls on battery jobs — the reduced component count directly lowering that risk.
The Power Dock Pro shares the X1’s C5-M marine-grade anti-corrosion classification, making the complete system suitable for coastal installation environments. The product is AS/NZS compliant and CEC-eligible, with a 10-year warranty, aligned with the X1. It is also compatible with the Anker SOLIX X1, supporting single-phase and three-phase configurations with parallel output of up to 12kW and 24kW respectively.
The system is compatible with most major Australian VPP programs, including Origin Energy, Amber Electric and GloBird Energy, with automatic dispatch scheduling through the Anker app requiring no manual intervention. All monitoring data, including third-party solar output via Smart Port, is unified in a single platform.
The Anker SOLIX Power Dock Pro is available now through authorised distributors.