The SolaX Energy System
Intelligent hybrid energy for homes that want control, flexibility, and scale
Modern homes don’t just generate electricity — they manage energy.
That’s where SolaX Power excels.
SolaX systems are designed around hybrid energy control: solar, battery storage, EV charging, heat pumps, and the grid — all working together as one coordinated ecosystem.
This page explains the SolaX IES (Integrated Energy System) and why it’s a powerful option for forward-thinking homes.
Company Profile: SolaX Power
Founded in 2012, SolaX Power has grown into one of the world’s leading hybrid inverter and battery manufacturers. The Solar Shed Ltd has been installing SolaX since 2013, one of the first UK companies to do so.
Key points:
- Operating in 80+ countries
- Strong and established UK presence for many years with 11 field based technical engineers.
- Dedicated UK technical support
- Heavy investment in R&D
- Known for fast adoption of new grid and energy technologies
SolaX is particularly well regarded for hybrid inverter leadership — combining solar, battery, and grid control in a single intelligent platform.
The Heart of the System: SolaX Hybrid Inverters
At the centre of the ecosystem is the SolaX Hybrid Inverters.
Unlike AC-coupled systems, SolaX hybrids directly manage:
- Solar generation
- Battery charging & discharging
- Grid import & export
- Backup functionality
Why hybrid matters
- Higher round-trip efficiency
- Faster battery response
- Fewer components
- Excellent power control for high-load homes
Available in single-phase and three-phase, making them suitable for everything from modest homes to large properties.
IES – Integrated Energy System (The Big Picture)
The SolaX IES brings everything together:
- Solar PV
- Battery storage
- EV charging
- Heat pump integration
- Smart energy routing
- Backup power
Instead of independent devices, IES allows the system to prioritise energy automatically — based on time of day, tariffs, demand, and user preferences.
Battery Storage: Scalable, Powerful, Efficient
SolaX batteries are designed for high power output and modular expansion.
Typical features:
- Modular stackable batteries (5.1–5.8 kWh per unit, model dependent)
- High charge & discharge rates
- Excellent compatibility with hybrid inverters
- Suitable for both self-consumption and backup scenarios
Real-world advantages
- Strong performance for homes with high evening loads
- Handles EV charging and heat pump demand well
- Expandable as household energy use grows
Backup Power: Designed In, Not Added On
Backup is built into many SolaX hybrid systems via EPS (Emergency Power Supply) functionality.
We call this the Matebox, for whole house back up.
What this means:
- Automatic switchover during grid outages
- Dedicated backup circuits or whole-home options (design dependent)
- Battery and solar continue operating during outages
- Ideal for rural properties or unstable grid areas
This is true energy resilience, not a bolt-on afterthought.
EV Charging: Fully Integrated, Fully Visible
The SolaX EV Charger integrates directly into the IES platform.
Features include:
- Solar-first charging
- Smart load balancing
- Scheduled charging based on tariffs
- Full visibility within the SolaX monitoring app
- Works seamlessly with battery storage
This ensures your car is charged intelligently, not blindly from the grid.
Heat Pump Integration: Designed for Electrified Homes
SolaX systems are well suited to heat-pump-led homes.
Within the IES framework:
- Solar and battery can prioritise heat pump demand
- Load shifting reduces grid reliance
- Works particularly well with time-of-use tariffs
- Ideal for future low-carbon heating upgrades
This makes SolaX a strong option for whole-home electrification, not just solar panels.
Matebox: Smart Switching, Clean Installation
The SolaX Matebox simplifies installation and system expansion.
Benefits:
- Pre-wired AC/DC protection
- Cleaner, faster installs
- Easier future upgrades
- Improved system safety and layout
It’s not flashy — but installers and engineers value it hugely.
Here’s Dan ‘Straight-Line’ Stevens installing and demonstrating the MateBox
Monitoring & Control: One App, Full Oversight
The SolaX Cloud platform provides full system visibility:
- Solar generation
- Battery charge & discharge
- Grid import/export
- EV charging
- Backup activity
Clear, logical, and improving constantly through updates.
Microinverters: Also Available
While best known for hybrids, SolaX also offers SolaX Microinverters.
These provide:
- Panel-level optimisation
- Independent panel operation
- An alternative design route for specific roof layouts
They are less commonly deployed than their hybrid systems, but worth noting for certain applications.
Why We Use SolaX
SolaX systems shine when:
- Homes have high electrical demand
- Batteries are central to the design
- EVs and heat pumps are part of the plan
- Clients want strong power delivery, not just capacity
- Three-phase or complex setups are involved
They are robust, flexible, and highly configurable — ideal for technically engaged homeowners who want active energy management.
How This Fits Your Proposal
Your proposal will show:
- System size
- Battery configuration
- Expected performance
- Payback and savings
This page explains the engine behind it.
Please go to www.thesolarshed.co.uk/contact-us to start your SolaX story with us today.