Hoymiles supercharges aussie home backup with HiSwitch, HiBox
The gist
Hoymiles has electrified its Aussie debut, earning CEC approval for its HiOne battery and unveiling HiSwitch and HiBox for plug-and-play whole-home backup and smarter energy management.
What to know
- The HiOne All-in-One battery system just scored Clean Energy Council approval, unlocking installations across Australia.
- HiSwitch slashes installation time with a single DIN-rail device that combines five functions and enables 80% faster component swaps.
- The HiBox gateway lets homeowners seamlessly expand systems, monitor data without extra meters, and control appliances for flexible, reliable backup.
Hoymiles Enters Aussie Market
Clean Energy Council approval marks Hoymiles’ strategic leap into Australia’s booming home battery sector, signaling a new contender with certified, integrated storage solutions.
Hoymiles’ HiOne All-in-One battery system has achieved a pivotal milestone by securing Clean Energy Council (CEC) approval, a credential that unlocks its installation across the Australian residential market. This endorsement not only validates the system’s compliance with stringent safety and performance standards but also marks Hoymiles’ formal entry into a competitive and rapidly growing sector. The CEC nod positions the HiOne battery as a credible and accessible option for Australian homeowners seeking smarter, integrated energy storage solutions.
HiSwitch: Installers’ Game Changer
By merging five essential backup functions into a single DIN-rail device, HiSwitch slashes labor and complexity, while its modular design cuts service downtime by 80%.
Hoymiles’ HiSwitch device revolutionizes whole-home backup installation by consolidating five critical functions—transfer switch, circuit breaker, meter, bypass switch, and current transformer—into a single compact unit that mounts directly on a DIN rail inside the distribution board. This design eliminates the need for wall drilling and extensive cable rerouting, significantly reducing components, wiring complexity, and labor time, thereby streamlining the installation process for residential energy storage systems.
Beyond installation, the HiSwitch’s minimal replaceable design enables installers to service or replace just the device itself in the event of a fault, rather than the entire energy storage system. This innovation cuts replacement time by up to 80%, dramatically reducing system downtime and after-sales service costs while ensuring reliable backup switching supported by up to 6,000 high-current switching cycles and a 6 kA short-circuit current rating.
Complementing the HiSwitch, Hoymiles’ HiBox gateway acts as a scalable central hub that not only facilitates system expansion—such as adding a second inverter to boost capacity—but also integrates seamlessly with compatible third-party generators and PV inverters. By providing full data monitoring without additional metering equipment and enabling smart load control through Smart Port-connected devices, HiBox empowers homeowners with flexible, intelligent energy management tailored to evolving needs.
Together, the HiOne battery system, HiSwitch, and HiBox form a cohesive and integrated energy ecosystem designed to simplify installation and enhance flexibility for building resilient, scalable home energy solutions. As Hoymiles Vice President Guy Rong explains, these innovations offer multiple approaches to constructing whole-home backup systems that maintain all components within a unified platform, streamlining deployment and future-proofing residential energy management.
HiBox Powers Smarter Backups
HiBox transforms home backup with seamless expansion, real-time appliance control, and pro-grade energy management—creating a resilient, future-ready ecosystem.
Hoymiles' HiSwitch device revolutionizes whole-home backup power by integrating five critical functions—transfer switch, circuit breaker, meter, bypass switch, and current transformer—into a compact, DIN-rail mountable unit that supports up to 100 A bypass current. This design not only simplifies installation by eliminating the need for wall drilling and extensive rewiring but also enhances reliability with a robust 6,000 high-current switching cycles and a 6 kA short-circuit current rating, while its modular replaceable component reduces downtime and service costs by up to 80%.
Complementing HiSwitch, the HiBox serves as a scalable central hub that enables homeowners to expand their backup capacity by adding a second inverter and supports integration with multiple power sources, including third-party generators and photovoltaic inverters. This flexibility is paired with full data monitoring capabilities without requiring additional metering equipment, positioning HiBox as a professional-grade control center for intelligent, whole-home energy management.
The HiBox’s Smart Port feature empowers intelligent load management by allowing connected appliances to be dynamically controlled, optimizing the use of available clean energy and enhancing overall energy resilience. Together with HiSwitch, these devices form an integrated ecosystem that not only simplifies installation but also delivers a flexible, reliable, and scalable solution for whole-home backup power, as highlighted by Hoymiles Vice President Guy Rong’s emphasis on building resilient home energy systems within a single, cohesive platform.