At All-Energy Australia 2026, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, SAJ Electric secured a major industry milestone by receiving the EUPD Research Top Innovation Australia 2026 award. The accolade, presented in the highly competitive Storage category, recognizes the company's EK70 HS5 Series and EK90 HS5 Series all-in-one home energy storage systems. EUPD Research bases its selection on rigorous criteria, evaluating products for technological advancement, innovation uniqueness, environmental impact, market disruption, and practical applicability.

The recognition highlights a pivotal moment for SAJ Electric as it expands its footprint in the Australian residential energy sector, showcasing solutions designed to simplify installation and enhance home energy resilience.

Technical Breakdown of the EK70 HS5 and EK90 HS5 Series

The award-winning EK70 HS5 and EK90 HS5 systems represent a significant shift toward integrated, modular residential energy management. By combining a hybrid inverter, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery storage, and backup capabilities into a single cohesive unit, the systems address several historical pain points for both installers and homeowners.

Key technical features of the systems include:

  • Modular Integration: The all-in-one design eliminates the need for complex external wiring between separate components, reducing the physical footprint of the installation.
  • Simplified Installation: The inclusion of blind-mate connectors and a wireless meter significantly cuts down on installation cabling. Setup is further accelerated through a three-step application commissioning process.
  • Whole-Home Backup: A built-in 63A bypass allows the system to deliver comprehensive backup power to the entire home without requiring an external backup box. The system achieves a transition time of 10 ms or less during power interruptions.
  • Flexible Expansion: An independent DC/DC battery optimiser is integrated into the system, allowing users to expand their storage capacity flexibly over time.
  • Smart Energy Management: The systems are coordinated by the elekeeper 5.0 platform, which manages and optimizes solar generation, battery storage, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and general household electrical loads.
  • Phase Versatility: Both the EK70 HS5 and EK90 HS5 series are manufactured in single-phase and three-phase configurations to accommodate diverse grid connections.

Pioneering Safety Standards and CEC Certification

A major highlight of the event was the formal presentation of Clean Energy Council (CEC) certificates for both the EK70 HS5 and EK90 HS5 series. Delivered on-stand by certification bodies DEKRA and CCS, this certification officially establishes these systems as the first products approved under Australia's new SA TS 5398 battery safety standard.

Compliance with the SA TS 5398 standard is a critical step for SAJ Electric, signaling to the Australian market that its high-capacity residential storage systems meet the latest and most stringent safety benchmarks. This certification is expected to streamline utility approvals and bolster consumer confidence in the safety of LFP-based home storage.

Strategic Industry Dialogue and Distribution Network

The event also served as a forum for high-level industry discussion. SAJ Electric Chairman and CEO Samil Ouyang joined Smart Energy Council CEO David McElrea in a dedicated roundtable discussion. The conversation focused on the future trajectory of the Australian home battery market, exploring how manufacturers can better support local installers through product design, training, and technical resources.

SAJ Electric's market strategy in Australia relies heavily on its established distribution network. The company's three national distributors—One Stop Warehouse, Supply Partners, and Tradezone—actively showcased SAJ Electric products on their respective stands. Technical staff from SAJ Electric were stationed across these partner booths to provide direct support and product demonstrations.

The company's technical team conducted nine scheduled live demonstrations over the two-day event. These sessions covered residential storage applications, the elekeeper energy management platform, and commercial and industrial energy solutions.

Engaging the Installer Community

Beyond technical presentations, SAJ Electric focused on the physical demands faced by solar and storage installers. The company hosted a public strength challenge at its booth featuring Bradman Houston, Australia's Open-weight Strongest Man of 2026. Houston, whose personal records include a 380 kg deadlift, a 340 kg squat, and a 180 kg overhead press, engaged with attendees in a high striker challenge, with successful participants winning Shokz headphones.

This activation built upon an ongoing collaboration between SAJ Electric and Houston. Earlier in the year, Houston fronted an instructional video series produced alongside the Sydney Solar & Electrical crew. The series focused on physical health, proper lifting techniques, and stretching routines tailored specifically for installers who routinely handle heavy batteries and solar panels.

Media and Industry Validation

The launch and award presentation drew substantial attention from specialized energy media. SAJ Electric hosted briefings and interviews with prominent industry publications and organizations, including RenewEconomy, pv magazine, EcoGeneration, SunWiz, Solar Cutters, OpenSolar, Your Energy Media, Techmanpat, and the Smart Energy Council.

Additionally, the company hosted Glenn Morris, founder of Smart Energy Lab, for a booth tour and interview. Morris recently installed and evaluated the EK70 HS5 system, sharing his testing results and technical feedback on his YouTube channel.