Australia’s rooftops are covered in solar panels, but how many homes are actually making the most of their energy? The answer: not nearly enough.
Most batteries just sit there, quietly storing excess energy. But Redx is flipping the script. Thanks to its smart, AI-powered system, the Redx RX-7000Plus doesn’t just store power. It plays the market.
We caught a glimpse of the incredible ingenuity and manufacturing process behind Redx batteries in Episode 3 of Energy Matters. Rosh was given a guided tour around the Redx facilities in China. Let’s take a closer look.
From solar sidekick to savvy investor
Here’s the usual drill. Your solar panels generate power during the day, and your battery stores it. Then, once the sun sets, you dip into your reserves to run the dishwasher and binge your favourite show. Useful, yes. Smart, not quite.
Enter Redx AI. This system doesn’t just store your energy. It decides when to store, when to use, and when to sell based on real-time electricity pricing. Your home battery becomes a micro-energy trader, always watching the market and reacting faster than any human could.
How it works: electrons with economic smarts
Redx AI monitors the National Electricity Market (NEM) to track wholesale power prices. On some days, prices drop below zero. That’s right, negative prices. The grid is so full of excess energy that it pays you to take some of it off its hands.
That’s when Redx gets to work. It can charge your battery with cheap grid power when prices are low, then switch to discharging during the evening peak, when prices spike. The result? You save money, and in some cases, make it.
But the magic doesn’t stop there. The system also learns your household’s energy habits, like when you cook, cool, and charge. It uses this data to make smarter decisions about how to balance consumption and export.
A mission bigger than batteries
Redx isn’t just selling tech. They’re on a mission to help Australians reduce their energy bills and eliminate them altogether for some.
As Jonathan Chen, Founder and CTO of Redx International Technology LTD, put it in Episode 64 of the Road to ZERO podcast:
“Our equipment is not only for power backups. We use the most advanced AI technology to predict solar generation, wholesale electricity pricing, and household load profiles. This helps consumers achieve zero power bills. This is our mission.”
Let that sink in. Redx isn’t just designing smarter batteries; they’re rethinking how we interact with electricity.
Built for the AI age
We’re entering an era where AI makes everyday decisions easier. Redx is bringing that to your home energy setup.
Instead of opening an app, checking weather forecasts, squinting at tariff tables, and deciding whether to run the dryer, Redx thinks for you. Their integrated platform connects hardware and software, so your battery works smarter, not harder.
You’ll still have control via a user-friendly app, but the heavy lifting is done for you. Automation means optimisation – you can stop playing energy market day trader and just enjoy the savings.
More than just clever tech
Redx backs up its AI smarts with solid hardware:
- Modular design: Start with one battery and add more as needed.
- Integrated inverter: No extra box needed, saving on space and installation costs.
- No fans: Fan-free design for less noise and higher reliability.
- VPP-ready: Seamlessly join a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) to earn even more.
And here’s a local perk: while the manufacturing happens in Redx’s state-of-the-art facility in China, the company’s HQ and R&D team are based in Queensland.
This hybrid approach means innovation starts in Australia, then moves to precision engineering abroad. Jonathan described it in the Road to Zero podcast:
“First, we generate our ideas and do most of the pre-design and simulation in Australia. Then we take the product to China to turn ideas into reality with engineering, PCB design, and extensive testing.”
That means Aussie conditions and energy habits shape the tech, so it works for our lifestyle and our landscape.
Getting ahead of the curve
With electricity prices rising and grid instability becoming more common thanks to extreme weather, it’s clear that “set and forget” solar systems are no longer enough.
A system like Redx gives you more control, more savings, and more resilience. It also happens to future-proof your home as dynamic pricing and energy trading become more common.
In states offering Virtual Power Plant programs or battery rebates (like South Australia and NSW), a Redx system becomes even more cost-effective.
A smarter way to save
Energy isn’t just something you use; it’s something you can manage, trade, and profit from. That’s the shift Redx is leading.
By combining top-tier battery storage with cutting-edge AI, they’re giving Australians a chance to do more than store power. They’re offering a way to outsmart the grid.
So if you’re looking at solar or already have panels on your roof, don’t just add any battery. Choose one that earns its keep.
Keen to see it in action? Catch Redx in Episode 3 of Energy Matters on 9Now.
