FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc.

FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. is a research-driven company specializing in next-generation residential energy management and battery storage solutions. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Jose, California, within the San Francisco Bay Area, the company's core mission is to provide safety, reliability, and energy independence for homes. FranklinWH aims to accelerate the development of safer, more reliable, and smarter home energy solutions, fostering a new ecology of energy technology and offering homeowners peace of mind through energy independence.

The company's primary offering is the FranklinWH System, a comprehensive whole-home energy management solution. This system integrates various power sources, including solar, battery (aPower 2 and aPower S), grid, and generators, managed by the aGate controller and monitored via the FranklinWH App. It provides whole-home backup power, intelligent energy monitoring, and load management, enabling homeowners to optimize energy usage, reduce electricity bills, and achieve greater energy independence.

FranklinWH is a privately held, venture-backed company, with investors including Sequoia Capital. In June 2026, the company announced that its aPower 2 and aPower S residential battery systems meet federal requirements for clean energy tax credits under Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules. FranklinWH has also established U.S. manufacturing operations in Santa Clara, California, for battery packs and aPower units, emphasizing local production and quality control. The company is actively expanding its market presence through strategic partnerships, such as its November 2024 collaboration with EnergyHub to integrate its system with EnergyHub's Edge DERMS platform, accelerating virtual power plant (VPP) growth across North America.