Energy Renaissance and the CSIRO have teamed up to deliver the superHome™, a homegrown residential battery system designed to meet Australia’s energy and cybersecurity needs, while strengthening local manufacturing in the Hunter.
Manufactured at Energy Renaissance’s Tomago facility, the superHome™ combines Australian engineering with CSIRO-developed battery management technology to offer a secure, scalable and locally supported energy storage system for households. It’s the latest product to roll off the line at the Renaissance One site, situated on Worimi Country, and brings together years of research with the practical need for reliable, sovereign energy solutions.
“The superHome™ isn’t just another battery – it’s Australian innovation securing our energy future,” said Brian Craighead, Managing Director of Energy Renaissance. “By manufacturing locally and incorporating CSIRO’s cutting-edge cybersecurity technology, we’re creating jobs while delivering the world’s most secure residential battery system.”
A core feature of the system is the integration of superBMS™, a CSIRO-developed battery management platform. It’s built to withstand cybersecurity risks and to meet growing concerns about the digital vulnerability of distributed energy systems, especially as home batteries become more common.
“This collaboration showcases Australian science solving Australian challenges,” said CSIRO’s Director of Manufacturing, Dr Marcus Zipper. “The superHome™ will be built on the superBMS™ technology, which was developed by CSIRO to set a new global standard for battery management systems. This partnership aims to develop an Australian innovation and support Australia’s transition to a clean energy future.”
The battery includes a built-in hybrid inverter, automatic backup power for outages, and is designed to be VPP-ready, giving households the option to participate in energy trading and help stabilise the grid. With modular capacity from 10.24 kWh up to 60 kWh, it’s suitable for a range of home energy needs and allows for 200% solar oversizing to maximise rooftop solar use.
For the Hunter region, the partnership brings renewed focus to local manufacturing and job creation in the clean energy sector. It also responds to concerns around the risks of relying on imported battery systems and overseas supply chains.
With approval from the Clean Energy Council under its 2025 guidelines, the battery system is ready for installation later this year through authorised Australian installers.
Supporters of the collaboration are now calling for policy settings that favour local production. Energy Renaissance and think tank Beyond Zero Emissions have urged governments to introduce measures such as Production Tax Credits and inclusion of batteries in the Small Scale Renewable Energy Scheme to encourage uptake and reduce costs for consumers.
“This is a great example of Australian innovation at work, helping families get the most from their rooftop solar while creating local jobs,” said Heidi Lee, CEO of Beyond Zero Emissions. “Our research shows that integrating batteries with renewable energy can lower the cost of energy and support local industries.”
