Knowledge base · Decision evidence

Five questions the headline specification cannot answer.

A living reference for backup operation, digital control, battery behaviour, panel durability and the Australian service pathway across 87 buyer-ready products.

From brochure claim to decision record

The difficult questions need their own evidence state.

Each lens reads existing criterion-level provenance. Published evidence means the record carries a direct or derived source. Reviewed absence means an exact document was checked but did not publish the qualifying detail. Open means the question is not yet established.

Australian buyer-ready cohort

Follow the evidence behind the decision.

The five lenses rebuild from the current product records. A reviewed absence means the exact source was checked and did not publish the qualifying detail.

Software and control

Digital ownership

Tracks local protocols, cloud services, firmware disclosure and connected-home control as separate operating dependencies.

Published
365of 783 criterion records
Reviewed absence
332document checked
Not applicable
0product boundary
Open
86not established
Buying question

What still works locally if the internet, installer account or manufacturer cloud is unavailable?

Evidence boundary

An app is not evidence of local control. A protocol is credited only when its published scope reaches the exact product or named control layer.

Monitoring & smart features27/270 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
Open protocol & API maturity35/658 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 22 open
Firmware & security disclosure46/656 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 13 open
Smart home & IoT depth22/6517 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 26 open
VPP & grid services readiness32/658 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 25 open
control_plane65/650 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
commissioning30/300 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
local_api24/6541 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
offline_operation9/6556 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
firmware_security54/6410 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
firmware_support_horizon0/5252 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
subscription_boundary3/6562 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
data_handling_boundary3/6562 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
cloud_api14/228 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
local_access1/10 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
security_disclosure0/22 reviewed absence · 0 not applicable · 0 open
65 records
SH10RSSungrow · Inverter · AU priority 19400
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

The Sungrow hybrid inverter or iHomeManager is the local control plane; iSolarCloud is the remote monitoring layer.

Source 1
Published evidencecommissioning

Sungrow hybrid manuals publish local device commissioning through the iSolarCloud app with role-based access.

Source 1
Published evidencelocal_api

iHomeManager publishes Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU and SunSpec. Exact logger/accessory and firmware requirements remain installation-specific.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Sungrow publishes PSIRT and security incident-response channels; product manuals reference firmware.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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SH5T / SH10T HybridSungrow · Inverter · AU priority 18401
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

The Sungrow hybrid inverter or iHomeManager is the local control plane; iSolarCloud is the remote monitoring layer.

Source 1
Published evidencecommissioning

Sungrow hybrid manuals publish local device commissioning through the iSolarCloud app with role-based access.

Source 1
Published evidencelocal_api

iHomeManager publishes Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU and SunSpec. Exact logger/accessory and firmware requirements remain installation-specific.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Sungrow publishes PSIRT and security incident-response channels; product manuals reference firmware.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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SH5.0/6.0RSSungrow · Inverter · AU priority 18401
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

The Sungrow hybrid inverter or iHomeManager is the local control plane; iSolarCloud is the remote monitoring layer.

Source 1
Published evidencecommissioning

Sungrow hybrid manuals publish local device commissioning through the iSolarCloud app with role-based access.

Source 1
Published evidencelocal_api

iHomeManager publishes Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU and SunSpec. Exact logger/accessory and firmware requirements remain installation-specific.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Sungrow publishes PSIRT and security incident-response channels; product manuals reference firmware.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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SigenStorSigenergy · Battery · AU priority 111200
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Native MQTT + Shelly + documented local API

Source 1
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

SigenStor uses a local Modbus TCP server for supported controllers and the mySigen/Sigen Cloud control plane.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

Sigenergy states that internet access is required to complete commissioning.

Source 1
Published evidenceoffline_operation

After 90 days disconnected, SigenStor BAT is documented as not working. SigenStor EC and Sigen Hybrid continue only as PV inverters; mySigen and Sigen Cloud functions are unavailable while disconnected.

Source 1
Published evidencelocal_api

Sigenergy publishes a local Modbus TCP protocol for supported SigenStor controllers.

Source 1
Published evidencecloud_api

Sigenergy documents cloud API use for VPP integration, but public customer enrolment and service terms are not established.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Sigenergy documents firmware restrictions under extended disconnection and publishes a current cybersecurity response portal.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencedata_handling_boundary

Sigenergy states that device operation data is uploaded for cloud display and AI training. The same document does not disclose exact retention, deletion or owner-export terms.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
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DNS G4GoodWe · Inverter · AU priority 17401
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

The inverter communications dongle provides the local communications path; SEMS is the manufacturer cloud layer.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencelocal_api

DNS G3 publishes Modbus RTU and SunSpec; DNS G4 publishes Modbus and SunSpec. Home Assistant local polling depends on compatible communications hardware and is community-maintained.

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

GoodWe publishes vulnerability response targets and a manufacturer-level software/security maintenance statement. The page does not identify the exact covered DNS models.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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SG RSSungrow · Inverter · AU priority 14602
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1
Reviewed absenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2
Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

The exact string-inverter family publishes iSolarCloud monitoring and equipment communications.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact string-inverter documentation did not establish a public customer local register contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Sungrow publishes manufacturer PSIRT and security incident-response channels.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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ALP LV E1Growatt · Battery · AU priority 12900
Reviewed absenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceFirmware & security disclosure

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Reviewed absenceVPP & grid services readiness

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Published evidencecontrol_plane

Battery CAN connects to the supported Growatt inverter. Owner monitoring and control are provided by the inverter/Shine control plane, not by a battery-native API.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The battery communications link is not a supported customer local API, and no battery-native register contract was published.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

Growatt references remote diagnosis and updates for supported systems, but no qualifying exact-battery vulnerability disclosure or support horizon was established.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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ESA G20GoodWe · Battery · AU priority 13504
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Open questionFirmware & security disclosure

Not established

Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

The integrated ESA control plane uses SolarGo for commissioning and SEMS for remote monitoring.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

GoodWe publishes app-based commissioning and monitoring for the exact ESA family.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

GoodWe publishes vulnerability response targets and a manufacturer-level maintenance statement; exact ESA model coverage and end date remain unresolved.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Single Phase 5NeoVolt · Battery · AU priority 13602
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

No security or firmware documentation found

Source 1
Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

The integrated Bytewatt/NeoVolt system publishes monitoring and online service.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absencecloud_api

The reviewed exact product and download documents did not publish cloud API terms.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_security

No firmware policy, qualifying vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was found in the reviewed download centre.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Whispr 13.37PowerPlus Energy · Battery · AU priority 14502
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

Source 1
Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

Whispr publishes app configuration and remote control.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Remote control and firmware-related service are referenced, but no qualifying vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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APX S0 + MIN XH2Growatt · Battery · AU priority 12504
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Open questionFirmware & security disclosure

Not established

Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

Battery CAN connects to the supported Growatt inverter. Owner monitoring and control are provided by the inverter/Shine control plane, not by a battery-native API.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The battery communications link is not a supported customer local API, and no battery-native register contract was published.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

Growatt references remote diagnosis and updates for supported systems, but no qualifying exact-battery vulnerability disclosure or support horizon was established.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Symo GEN24 Plus SCFronius · Inverter · AU priority 212200
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + REST local + SunSpec certified

Source 1
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Security page or vulnerability disclosure published

Source 1
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

GEN24 exposes a local web interface, Modbus TCP/RTU SunSpec and a local JSON Solar API. Reserva is configured and observed through its paired GEN24 inverter; the interface is not battery-native.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

GEN24 and Reserva product setup can be performed through the inverter-local access point or local Ethernet interface. The Solar.web installation wizard requires network access.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencelocal_api

Fronius publishes Modbus TCP/RTU SunSpec and a local JSON Solar API for GEN24.

Source 1
Published evidencecloud_api

Fronius publishes the Solar.web Query cloud API.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

GEN24 supports local file updates and Solar.web remote updates; Reserva firmware is updated through the inverter UI. Fronius publishes a vulnerability disclosure channel.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencesubscription_boundary

Solar.web Premium is an optional paid-feature tier for some forecasting functions; the reviewed documents do not establish it as mandatory for core monitoring.

Source 1
Published evidenceoffline_operation

Fronius terms state that supported remote setting changes persist on the device after connection loss. The reviewed documents do not give a complete post-service-loss operating guarantee.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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SigenStor EC 10.0 SPSigenergy · Inverter · AU priority 211300
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + VPP-ready + export control + rapid shutdown

Source 1
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceFirmware & security disclosure

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

Frequency ancillary services capable + live VPP program (named market) + open

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

SigenStor uses a local Modbus TCP server for supported controllers and the mySigen/Sigen Cloud control plane.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

Sigenergy states that internet access is required to complete commissioning.

Source 1
Published evidenceoffline_operation

After 90 days disconnected, SigenStor BAT is documented as not working. SigenStor EC and Sigen Hybrid continue only as PV inverters; mySigen and Sigen Cloud functions are unavailable while disconnected.

Source 1
Published evidencelocal_api

Sigenergy publishes a local Modbus TCP protocol for supported SigenStor controllers.

Source 1
Published evidencecloud_api

Sigenergy documents cloud API use for VPP integration, but public customer enrolment and service terms are not established.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Sigenergy documents firmware restrictions under extended disconnection and publishes a current cybersecurity response portal.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencedata_handling_boundary

Sigenergy states that device operation data is uploaded for cloud display and AI training. The same document does not disclose exact retention, deletion or owner-export terms.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
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SigenStor EC TPSigenergy · Inverter · AU priority 211201
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

Frequency ancillary services capable + live VPP program (named market) + open

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

SigenStor uses a local Modbus TCP server for supported controllers and the mySigen/Sigen Cloud control plane.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

Sigenergy states that internet access is required to complete commissioning.

Source 1
Published evidenceoffline_operation

After 90 days disconnected, SigenStor BAT is documented as not working. SigenStor EC and Sigen Hybrid continue only as PV inverters; mySigen and Sigen Cloud functions are unavailable while disconnected.

Source 1
Published evidencelocal_api

Sigenergy publishes a local Modbus TCP protocol for supported SigenStor controllers.

Source 1
Published evidencecloud_api

Sigenergy documents cloud API use for VPP integration, but public customer enrolment and service terms are not established.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Sigenergy documents firmware restrictions under extended disconnection and publishes a current cybersecurity response portal.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencedata_handling_boundary

Sigenergy states that device operation data is uploaded for cloud display and AI training. The same document does not disclose exact retention, deletion or owner-export terms.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
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SBHSungrow · Battery · AU priority 27400
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

The battery is controlled and observed through a supported Sungrow hybrid inverter or iHomeManager. Its battery communications link is not a customer API.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencelocal_api

Modbus TCP/RTU and SunSpec belong to the paired iHomeManager/inverter control plane, not the battery module.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Sungrow publishes PSIRT channels and exact battery manuals reference firmware/version matching.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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SG RTSungrow · Inverter · AU priority 23504
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Open questionFirmware & security disclosure

Not established

Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

The exact string-inverter family publishes iSolarCloud monitoring and equipment communications.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact string-inverter documentation did not establish a public customer local register contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Sungrow publishes manufacturer PSIRT and security incident-response channels.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Battery-Box Premium LVSBYD · Battery · AU priority 23900
Reviewed absenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Reviewed absenceFirmware & security disclosure

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Reviewed absenceVPP & grid services readiness

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Published evidencecontrol_plane

Battery CAN/RS485 and temporary configuration Wi-Fi are device communications, not customer APIs. Owner monitoring and control belong to the selected compatible inverter.

Source 1
Published evidencecommissioning

HVS/HVM and LVS are configured locally through Be Connect and battery Wi-Fi.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

Firmware is loaded through Be Connect and propagated from BMU/BCU to BMS. No qualifying Battery-Box vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

No battery-native supported customer local API or public register contract was published. Paired-inverter interfaces must not be credited to the battery.

Source 1
Reviewed absencecloud_api

No battery-native cloud API was disclosed in the reviewed current Battery-Box download catalogue.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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X1 Hybrid 3PHAnker SOLIX · Battery · AU priority 26600
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Proprietary / no documented API

Source 1
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Security page or vulnerability disclosure published

Source 1
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

The integrated X1 system uses the Anker SOLIX app for monitoring and control.

Source 1
Published evidencecommissioning

Anker publishes installer-led setup material for the exact AU X1 family.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Anker publishes a manufacturer vulnerability disclosure policy, but no exact X1 firmware-support horizon was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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ReservaFronius · Battery · AU priority 27204
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Open questionFirmware & security disclosure

Not established

Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

GEN24 exposes a local web interface, Modbus TCP/RTU SunSpec and a local JSON Solar API. Reserva is configured and observed through its paired GEN24 inverter; the interface is not battery-native.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

GEN24 and Reserva product setup can be performed through the inverter-local access point or local Ethernet interface. The Solar.web installation wizard requires network access.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencelocal_api

Fronius publishes Modbus TCP/RTU SunSpec and a local JSON Solar API for GEN24.

Source 1
Published evidencecloud_api

Fronius publishes the Solar.web Query cloud API.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

GEN24 supports local file updates and Solar.web remote updates; Reserva firmware is updated through the inverter UI. Fronius publishes a vulnerability disclosure channel.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencesubscription_boundary

Solar.web Premium is an optional paid-feature tier for some forecasting functions; the reviewed documents do not establish it as mandatory for core monitoring.

Source 1
Published evidenceoffline_operation

Fronius terms state that supported remote setting changes persist on the device after connection loss. The reviewed documents do not give a complete post-service-loss operating guarantee.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Three Phase 10NeoVolt · Battery · AU priority 23602
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

No security or firmware documentation found

Source 1
Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

The integrated Bytewatt/NeoVolt system publishes monitoring and online service.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absencecloud_api

The reviewed exact product and download documents did not publish cloud API terms.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_security

No firmware policy, qualifying vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was found in the reviewed download centre.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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X1 Hybrid 1PHAnker SOLIX · Battery · AU priority 26600
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Proprietary / no documented API

Source 1
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Security page or vulnerability disclosure published

Source 1
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

The integrated X1 system uses the Anker SOLIX app for monitoring and control.

Source 1
Published evidencecommissioning

Anker publishes installer-led setup material for the exact AU X1 family.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Anker publishes a manufacturer vulnerability disclosure policy, but no exact X1 firmware-support horizon was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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X1 AC-coupledAnker SOLIX · Battery · AU priority 26600
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Proprietary / no documented API

Source 1
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Security page or vulnerability disclosure published

Source 1
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

The integrated X1 system uses the Anker SOLIX app for monitoring and control.

Source 1
Published evidencecommissioning

Anker publishes installer-led setup material for the exact AU X1 family.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Anker publishes a manufacturer vulnerability disclosure policy, but no exact X1 firmware-support horizon was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Smile M5AlphaESS · Battery · AU priority 25502
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

Source 1
Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

The integrated AlphaESS system uses the AlphaESS app and AlphaCloud for commissioning, monitoring and settings.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

AlphaESS manuals document installer-account registration, Wi-Fi configuration and direct app commissioning.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

AlphaESS product/warranty material references remote updates when internet-connected, but no qualifying exact-product vulnerability disclosure was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1Source 2
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S6-GR1PSolis · Inverter · AU priority 23702
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1
Reviewed absenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceFirmware & security disclosure

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1Source 2
Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

The exact string-inverter record publishes SolisCloud monitoring.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The exact S6-GR1P datasheet and manual do not establish the S2-WL-ST Modbus TCP path or a public customer register contract.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Solis publishes a manufacturer PSIRT policy, but exact S6-GR1P firmware/security documentation was not established in the reviewed exact-product set.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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B2 HV + H2SAJ · Battery · AU priority 22604
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Open questionFirmware & security disclosure

Not established

Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

The H2 inverter and eSolar platform provide the owner-facing control plane for the B2 HV battery system.

Source 1
Published evidencecommissioning

The exact H2 manual publishes app-based system commissioning.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absencecloud_api

The reviewed exact system source set did not publish customer cloud API terms.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_security

No qualifying vulnerability disclosure or exact firmware-support horizon was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Primo GEN24 PlusFronius · Inverter · AU priority 312200
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + REST local + SunSpec certified

Source 1
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Security page or vulnerability disclosure published

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

GEN24 exposes a local web interface, Modbus TCP/RTU SunSpec and a local JSON Solar API. Reserva is configured and observed through its paired GEN24 inverter; the interface is not battery-native.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

GEN24 and Reserva product setup can be performed through the inverter-local access point or local Ethernet interface. The Solar.web installation wizard requires network access.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencelocal_api

Fronius publishes Modbus TCP/RTU SunSpec and a local JSON Solar API for GEN24.

Source 1
Published evidencecloud_api

Fronius publishes the Solar.web Query cloud API.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

GEN24 supports local file updates and Solar.web remote updates; Reserva firmware is updated through the inverter UI. Fronius publishes a vulnerability disclosure channel.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencesubscription_boundary

Solar.web Premium is an optional paid-feature tier for some forecasting functions; the reviewed documents do not establish it as mandatory for core monitoring.

Source 1
Published evidenceoffline_operation

Fronius terms state that supported remote setting changes persist on the device after connection loss. The reviewed documents do not give a complete post-service-loss operating guarantee.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Powerwall 3Tesla · Battery · AU priority 38500
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Cloud API only

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

Powerwall 3 control is provided by the integrated Powerwall controller, Tesla app and Tesla cloud. Tesla Fleet API is a cloud interface, not a supported customer local API.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

Powerwall 3 commissioning uses Tesla One with Tesla Partner Portal credentials. Internet connectivity is required for customer app visibility and conditions the full warranty term.

Source 1
Published evidenceoffline_operation

Without internet, Powerwall continues in its last operating mode and continues backup operation. Remote app monitoring and OTA updates are unavailable; paired local live monitoring is supported on the local Wi-Fi network.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecloud_api

Tesla publishes Fleet API energy endpoints for cloud access.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

Tesla does not publish a supported customer local API contract. Local app monitoring is not treated as an API.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

Tesla publishes Powerwall OTA release notes and a security reporting channel that covers energy products.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1Source 2
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X3-HYB G4 ProSolaX · Inverter · AU priority 34503
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1Source 2
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

Source 1Source 2
Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

The exact hybrid inverter uses SolaXCloud and product commissioning communications.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

SolaX publishes a manufacturer vulnerability disclosure policy and exact product material references firmware/remote maintenance.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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DNS G3GoodWe · Inverter · AU priority 37401
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

The inverter communications dongle provides the local communications path; SEMS is the manufacturer cloud layer.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencelocal_api

DNS G3 publishes Modbus RTU and SunSpec; DNS G4 publishes Modbus and SunSpec. Home Assistant local polling depends on compatible communications hardware and is community-maintained.

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

GoodWe publishes vulnerability response targets and a manufacturer-level software/security maintenance statement. The page does not identify the exact covered DNS models.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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RESU PrimeLG Energy Solution · Battery · AU priority 32900
Reviewed absenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Reviewed absenceFirmware & security disclosure

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1Source 2Source 3Source 4
Reviewed absenceVPP & grid services readiness

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1Source 2Source 3Source 4
Published evidencecontrol_plane

RESU Prime communicates with the paired inverter over CAN/RS485. Owner monitoring and control belong to the paired inverter, not the battery.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The battery CAN/RS485 link is not a supported customer local API, and no battery-native register contract was published.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

The Australian warranty requires internet access for remote firmware updates for the full term. No battery vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Smile M10AlphaESS · Battery · AU priority 35502
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

Source 1
Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

The integrated AlphaESS system uses the AlphaESS app and AlphaCloud for commissioning, monitoring and settings.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

AlphaESS manuals document installer-account registration, Wi-Fi configuration and direct app commissioning.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

AlphaESS product/warranty material references remote updates when internet-connected, but no qualifying exact-product vulnerability disclosure was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1Source 2
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EP760 + B500BLUETTI · Battery · AU priority 32504
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Open questionFirmware & security disclosure

Not established

Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

EP760 uses the BLUETTI app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for monitoring and control.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencelocal_access

Bluetooth establishes a local app path; no public protocol/API contract is published.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_security

No exact EP760 firmware support horizon or qualifying vulnerability disclosure was established in the reviewed first-party source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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APX HV S2Growatt · Battery · AU priority 32504
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Open questionFirmware & security disclosure

Not established

Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

Battery CAN connects to the supported Growatt inverter. Owner monitoring and control are provided by the inverter/Shine control plane, not by a battery-native API.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The battery communications link is not a supported customer local API, and no battery-native register contract was published.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

Growatt references remote diagnosis and updates for supported systems, but no qualifying exact-battery vulnerability disclosure or support horizon was established.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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ET G2GoodWe · Inverter · AU priority 48401
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

The GoodWe inverter or EMS is the control plane for ET G2 and Lynx Home F G2. Lynx battery telemetry is exposed through the paired inverter and is not a battery-native API.

Source 1
Published evidencecommissioning

The exact system manual publishes SolarGo commissioning and SEMS monitoring.

Source 1
Published evidencelocal_api

ET G2 publishes a third-party EMS connection. Home Assistant documents local Modbus TCP polling through compatible communications hardware; that integration is community-maintained.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

GoodWe publishes vulnerability response targets and a manufacturer-level maintenance statement; the exact ET G2/Lynx support end date is not identified.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Battery-Box Premium HVSBYD · Battery · AU priority 47500
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + REST local + SunSpec certified

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

Source 1
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

Battery CAN/RS485 and temporary configuration Wi-Fi are device communications, not customer APIs. Owner monitoring and control belong to the selected compatible inverter.

Source 1
Published evidencecommissioning

HVS/HVM and LVS are configured locally through Be Connect and battery Wi-Fi.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

Firmware is loaded through Be Connect and propagated from BMU/BCU to BMS. No qualifying Battery-Box vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

No battery-native supported customer local API or public register contract was published. Paired-inverter interfaces must not be credited to the battery.

Source 1
Reviewed absencecloud_api

No battery-native cloud API was disclosed in the reviewed current Battery-Box download catalogue.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Hybrid 5000/6000 1PHiStore · Inverter · AU priority 44602
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

Source 1Source 2
Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

iStore hybrid products publish app/platform monitoring. The S0 battery communicates with the paired inverter over CAN/RS485 and has no battery-native owner control plane.

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Published evidencefirmware_security

Current warranty/manual evidence requires advised updates and monitoring-platform connectivity, but no public vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Hybrid 5000/6000 3PHiStore · Inverter · AU priority 44602
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

Source 1Source 2
Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

iStore hybrid products publish app/platform monitoring. The S0 battery communicates with the paired inverter over CAN/RS485 and has no battery-native owner control plane.

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Published evidencefirmware_security

Current warranty/manual evidence requires advised updates and monitoring-platform connectivity, but no public vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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SDT G3GoodWe · Inverter · AU priority 43504
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Open questionFirmware & security disclosure

Not established

Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

The exact SDT G3 documentation publishes SolarGo/SEMS monitoring and RS485/Wi-Fi communications.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

GoodWe publishes a manufacturer-level vulnerability-management and maintenance policy, but exact SDT G3 model coverage and end date are not identified.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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CygniDyness · Battery · AU priority 41504
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Open questionFirmware & security disclosure

Not established

Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

Cygni is an integrated system with Dyness monitoring; CAN connects battery BMS to inverter and RS485 serves EMS/meter communications.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_security

The current manual provides no fixed minimum firmware and no qualifying vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was established.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Smile G3 S5 BAT-9.3SAlphaESS · Battery · AU priority 45502
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

Source 1
Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

The integrated AlphaESS system uses the AlphaESS app and AlphaCloud for commissioning, monitoring and settings.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

AlphaESS manuals document installer-account registration, Wi-Fi configuration and direct app commissioning.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

AlphaESS product/warranty material references remote updates when internet-connected, but no qualifying exact-product vulnerability disclosure was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1Source 2
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H10S 17.8Hinen · Battery · AU priority 43503
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

Source 1
Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

H10S is an integrated system with Hinen app/cloud operation.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Hinen references firmware/app operation, but no qualifying vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was established.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Force H3XPylontech · Battery · AU priority 41604
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Open questionFirmware & security disclosure

Not established

Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

Force H3X is an integrated system whose exact manual publishes system commissioning and internal communications.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absencecloud_api

The reviewed exact manual did not publish a customer cloud API contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_security

No qualifying vulnerability disclosure or exact firmware-support horizon was established for Force H3X.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Home Hub SE10000H-AUSolarEdge · Inverter · AU priority 510400
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + VPP-ready + export control + rapid shutdown + string/module-level visibi

Source 1
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

SolarEdge Home Hub is the local and cloud control plane. SolarEdge Home Battery control, API and VPP functions are mediated by the paired inverter and are not battery-native.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

Home Hub commissioning uses SetApp over the inverter local Wi-Fi access point. Initial app download, registration and login require internet.

Source 1
Published evidencelocal_api

SolarEdge publishes SunSpec over Modbus through the inverter.

Source 1
Published evidencecloud_api

SolarEdge publishes monitoring-platform APIs; battery control remains inverter-mediated.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

SolarEdge publishes Home Hub/Home Battery firmware notes and a responsible-disclosure policy.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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IQ8ACEnphase · Inverter · AU priority 59401
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features + string-level visibility

Source 1
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Cloud API only

Source 1
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

Monitoring and owner access are mediated by IQ Gateway and Enphase cloud services. The published Enphase developer interface is cloud-based.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

IQ Battery 5P commissioning in Australia requires Enphase Storage Installation Certification and the Enphase Installer App. IQ8 commissioning requires current Installer App and IQ Gateway software.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecloud_api

Enphase publishes an OAuth cloud API for system and device data.

Source 1
Published evidencelocal_api

A maintained Home Assistant integration accesses IQ Gateway locally, but it is community-maintained and newer firmware requires Enphase authentication. It is not a manufacturer local API commitment.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Enphase publishes cybersecurity reporting and product commissioning/firmware updates.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Home BatterySolarEdge · Battery · AU priority 59400
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

SolarEdge Home Hub is the local and cloud control plane. SolarEdge Home Battery control, API and VPP functions are mediated by the paired inverter and are not battery-native.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

Home Hub commissioning uses SetApp over the inverter local Wi-Fi access point. Initial app download, registration and login require internet.

Source 1
Published evidencelocal_api

SolarEdge publishes SunSpec over Modbus through the inverter.

Source 1
Published evidencecloud_api

SolarEdge publishes monitoring-platform APIs; battery control remains inverter-mediated.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

SolarEdge publishes Home Hub/Home Battery firmware notes and a responsible-disclosure policy.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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vBox 14VoltX · Battery · AU priority 51604
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Open questionFirmware & security disclosure

Not established

Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

vBox is controlled through a compatible Vesta inverter. The exact vBox source set does not establish an owner-facing battery app or API.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1
Reviewed absencecloud_api

No customer cloud API was disclosed in the exact vBox source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_security

No firmware policy, qualifying vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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HM6ESY SUNHOME · Battery · AU priority 51504
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Open questionFirmware & security disclosure

Not established

Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

HM6 is an integrated hybrid system with ESY app/cloud monitoring.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_security

No exact HM6 firmware support horizon or qualifying vulnerability disclosure was established in the reviewed product and warranty set.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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IQ Battery 5PEnphase · Battery · AU priority 68500
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Cloud API only

Source 1
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

Monitoring and owner access are mediated by IQ Gateway and Enphase cloud services. The published Enphase developer interface is cloud-based.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

IQ Battery 5P commissioning in Australia requires Enphase Storage Installation Certification and the Enphase Installer App. IQ8 commissioning requires current Installer App and IQ Gateway software.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecloud_api

Enphase publishes an OAuth cloud API for system and device data.

Source 1
Published evidencelocal_api

A maintained Home Assistant integration accesses IQ Gateway locally, but it is community-maintained and newer firmware requires Enphase authentication. It is not a manufacturer local API commitment.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Enphase publishes cybersecurity reporting and product commissioning/firmware updates.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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SPH6000TL-HU-AUGrowatt · Inverter · AU priority 64700
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1
Reviewed absenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

No security or firmware documentation found

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

The exact inverter publishes Shine monitoring and equipment communications.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_security

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish a product security policy or exact firmware-support horizon.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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S6-EH1P6K-L-PLUS-AUSolis · Inverter · AU priority 69400
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + VPP-ready + export control + rapid shutdown

Source 1
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

The S6 hybrid control plane uses the inverter, S2-WL-ST logger and SolisCloud.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencelocal_api

Solis publishes Modbus TCP through the S2-WL-ST logger for the exact hybrid path.

Source 1
Published evidencecloud_api

SolisCloud API access is approval-gated for end users and is telemetry-only, not remote control.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

Solis publishes firmware procedures and a manufacturer PSIRT policy.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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MIN TL-XH2Growatt · Inverter · AU priority 62504
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

Basic monitoring

Source 1
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Open questionFirmware & security disclosure

Not established

Open questionSmart home & IoT depth

Not established

Open questionVPP & grid services readiness

Not established

Published evidencecontrol_plane

The exact inverter publishes Shine monitoring and equipment communications.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_security

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish a product security policy or exact firmware-support horizon.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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X1-Hybrid G4SolaX · Inverter · AU priority 76600
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Cloud API only

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

The exact hybrid inverter uses SolaXCloud and product commissioning communications.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

SolaX publishes a manufacturer vulnerability disclosure policy and exact product material references firmware/remote maintenance.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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EQ4800FoxESS · Battery · AU priority 76600
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Proprietary / no documented API

Source 1
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

FoxCloud is the published monitoring plane. EQ4800 is controlled through its paired FoxESS inverter; KH publishes equipment communications but no public local API contract.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencelocal_api

Community FoxESS Modbus integrations exist, but no exact manufacturer-supported KH or EQ4800 customer register/API contract was established.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

Remote monitoring, maintenance or firmware is referenced, but a contact page is not a qualifying vulnerability disclosure policy.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencesecurity_disclosure

No qualifying public FoxESS vulnerability disclosure and exact-product firmware/security document pair was established.

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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KHFoxESS · Inverter · AU priority 88500
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

Source 1
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Proprietary / no documented API

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

Source 1
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

FoxCloud is the published monitoring plane. EQ4800 is controlled through its paired FoxESS inverter; KH publishes equipment communications but no public local API contract.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencelocal_api

Community FoxESS Modbus integrations exist, but no exact manufacturer-supported KH or EQ4800 customer register/API contract was established.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

Remote monitoring, maintenance or firmware is referenced, but a contact page is not a qualifying vulnerability disclosure policy.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencesecurity_disclosure

No qualifying public FoxESS vulnerability disclosure and exact-product firmware/security document pair was established.

Source 1Source 2Source 3
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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Powerwall 3 Integrated InverterTesla · Inverter · AU priority 89500
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + VPP-ready + export control + rapid shutdown

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Cloud API only

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Security page or vulnerability disclosure published

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

Powerwall 3 control is provided by the integrated Powerwall controller, Tesla app and Tesla cloud. Tesla Fleet API is a cloud interface, not a supported customer local API.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecommissioning

Powerwall 3 commissioning uses Tesla One with Tesla Partner Portal credentials. Internet connectivity is required for customer app visibility and conditions the full warranty term.

Source 1
Published evidenceoffline_operation

Without internet, Powerwall continues in its last operating mode and continues backup operation. Remote app monitoring and OTA updates are unavailable; paired local live monitoring is supported on the local Wi-Fi network.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecloud_api

Tesla publishes Fleet API energy endpoints for cloud access.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

Tesla does not publish a supported customer local API contract. Local app monitoring is not treated as an API.

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencefirmware_security

Tesla publishes Powerwall OTA release notes and a security reporting channel that covers energy products.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1Source 2
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Lynx Home F G2GoodWe · Battery · AU priority 88400
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

The GoodWe inverter or EMS is the control plane for ET G2 and Lynx Home F G2. Lynx battery telemetry is exposed through the paired inverter and is not a battery-native API.

Source 1
Published evidencecommissioning

The exact system manual publishes SolarGo commissioning and SEMS monitoring.

Source 1
Published evidencelocal_api

ET G2 publishes a third-party EMS connection. Home Assistant documents local Modbus TCP polling through compatible communications hardware; that integration is community-maintained.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

Source 1
Published evidencefirmware_security

GoodWe publishes vulnerability response targets and a manufacturer-level maintenance statement; the exact ET G2/Lynx support end date is not identified.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

Source 1
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SBRSungrow · Battery · AU priority 87400
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

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Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

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Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

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Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)

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Published evidencecontrol_plane

The battery is controlled and observed through a supported Sungrow hybrid inverter or iHomeManager. Its battery communications link is not a customer API.

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Published evidencelocal_api

Modbus TCP/RTU and SunSpec belong to the paired iHomeManager/inverter control plane, not the battery module.

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Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

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Published evidencefirmware_security

Sungrow publishes PSIRT channels and exact battery manuals reference firmware/version matching.

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Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

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Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

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Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

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IQ8HC MicroinverterEnphase · Inverter · AU priority 99500
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + VPP-ready + export control + rapid shutdown + string/module-level visibi

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Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Cloud API only

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Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

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Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

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Reviewed absenceVPP & grid services readiness

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

Monitoring and owner access are mediated by IQ Gateway and Enphase cloud services. The published Enphase developer interface is cloud-based.

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Published evidencecommissioning

IQ Battery 5P commissioning in Australia requires Enphase Storage Installation Certification and the Enphase Installer App. IQ8 commissioning requires current Installer App and IQ Gateway software.

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Published evidencecloud_api

Enphase publishes an OAuth cloud API for system and device data.

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Published evidencelocal_api

A maintained Home Assistant integration accesses IQ Gateway locally, but it is community-maintained and newer firmware requires Enphase authentication. It is not a manufacturer local API commitment.

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Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

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Published evidencefirmware_security

Enphase publishes cybersecurity reporting and product commissioning/firmware updates.

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Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

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Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

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Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

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PowerAll ESI 3-6K-S1SOFAR · Inverter · AU priority 95700
Published evidenceMonitoring & smart features

App + smart features

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Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Proprietary / no documented API

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Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

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Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Reviewed absenceVPP & grid services readiness

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

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Published evidencecontrol_plane

ESI publishes app monitoring. BTS communicates with its paired inverter over CAN and has no battery-native owner control plane.

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Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

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Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

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Published evidencefirmware_security

ESI material references firmware/service, but no qualifying public vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was established for ESI/BTS.

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Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

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Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

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Battery-Box Premium HVMBYD · Battery · AU priority 97500
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Proprietary / no documented API

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Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

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Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

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Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)

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Published evidencecontrol_plane

Battery CAN/RS485 and temporary configuration Wi-Fi are device communications, not customer APIs. Owner monitoring and control belong to the selected compatible inverter.

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Published evidencecommissioning

HVS/HVM and LVS are configured locally through Be Connect and battery Wi-Fi.

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Published evidencefirmware_security

Firmware is loaded through Be Connect and propagated from BMU/BCU to BMS. No qualifying Battery-Box vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was established.

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Reviewed absencelocal_api

No battery-native supported customer local API or public register contract was published. Paired-inverter interfaces must not be credited to the battery.

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Reviewed absencecloud_api

No battery-native cloud API was disclosed in the reviewed current Battery-Box download catalogue.

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Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

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Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

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Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

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aPower XFranklinWH · Battery · AU priority 95501
Open questionOpen protocol & API maturity

Not established

Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

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Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

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Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable (protocol ready, no confirmed live program)

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Published evidencecontrol_plane

FranklinWH owner monitoring and control are provided through aGate and the FranklinWH app.

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Published evidencecommissioning

The installer configures aGate Wi-Fi during commissioning; owner operation is then exposed through the FranklinWH app.

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Published evidenceoffline_operation

If internet is unavailable, the system continues in its last operating mode and remains a backup source, while app communication is unavailable.

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Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

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Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

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Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

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PowerAll BTS 5KSOFAR · Battery · AU priority 93800
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Proprietary / no documented API

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Reviewed absenceFirmware & security disclosure

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Reviewed absenceVPP & grid services readiness

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

ESI publishes app monitoring. BTS communicates with its paired inverter over CAN and has no battery-native owner control plane.

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Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

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Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

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Published evidencefirmware_security

ESI material references firmware/service, but no qualifying public vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was established for ESI/BTS.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

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Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

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TSYS-HS51SolaX · Battery · AU priority 117400
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Modbus TCP + cloud API

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Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Vulnerability disclosure policy + firmware/security documentation published

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceSmart home & IoT depth

Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceVPP & grid services readiness

VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)

Source 1Source 2
Published evidencecontrol_plane

TSYS-HS51 communicates with the paired SolaX inverter. Local Modbus TCP and Home Assistant access described by SolaX use the paired inverter and Pocket LAN, not a battery-native interface.

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Published evidencelocal_api

The supported local interface belongs to the paired inverter/Pocket LAN control plane; no battery-native API is established.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

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Published evidencefirmware_security

TSYS material documents remote upgrades and SolaX publishes a vulnerability disclosure policy.

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

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Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

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Smart Battery S0iStore · Battery · AU priority 124700
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Proprietary / no documented API

Source 1Source 2
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

Source 1Source 2
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Reviewed absenceVPP & grid services readiness

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

iStore hybrid products publish app/platform monitoring. The S0 battery communicates with the paired inverter over CAN/RS485 and has no battery-native owner control plane.

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Reviewed absencelocal_api

The reviewed exact-product documents did not publish a supported customer local API or public register contract.

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Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

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Published evidencefirmware_security

Current warranty/manual evidence requires advised updates and monitoring-platform connectivity, but no public vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was established.

Source 1
Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

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US5000BPylontech · Battery · AU priority 134700
Published evidenceOpen protocol & API maturity

Proprietary / no documented API

Source 1
Published evidenceFirmware & security disclosure

Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation

Source 1
Reviewed absenceSmart home & IoT depth

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Reviewed absenceVPP & grid services readiness

Exact source reviewed; qualifying disclosure not published

Source 1
Published evidencecontrol_plane

US5000B publishes CAN/RS485 battery communications to a paired inverter. Those links are not an owner API.

Source 1
Reviewed absencelocal_api

No battery-native supported customer local API or smart-home interface was published.

Source 1
Reviewed absenceoffline_operation

The reviewed exact-product documents did not establish how long core operation continues after internet, account or vendor-service loss.

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Published evidencefirmware_security

The product page references remote-upgrade capability, but no qualifying vulnerability disclosure or exact support horizon was established.

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Reviewed absencefirmware_support_horizon

No exact-product firmware or security support end date was disclosed in the reviewed source set.

Source 1
Reviewed absencesubscription_boundary

No mandatory owner subscription charge was disclosed in the reviewed product documents. This is not a guarantee that monitoring, API or advanced services will remain free.

Source 1
Reviewed absencedata_handling_boundary

The reviewed exact-product documents did not disclose a product-specific telemetry retention, deletion and owner-export schedule.

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Research contract

A missing disclosure is recorded, not repaired with an assumption.

Exact scope. Product, model family, market and document scope must align before a claim is attached.

Primary evidence. Manufacturer manuals, governing warranty terms, certification bodies and regulators lead the record.

No system approval. Product behaviour does not establish array design, equipment selection, network acceptance or installation compliance.

Living counts. New products and stronger documents update this page on the next benchmark build.

Service-pathway coverage records what Australian warranty documents promise. It does not score actual response quality, claim speed or replacement-stock availability unless those outcomes are independently established.