What Redback Technology does

Redback Technologies is an Australian privately-held designer and seller of hybrid battery and inverter systems for the residential and small-commercial solar storage market, headquartered in the Brisbane area with operations rooted in Berri, South Australia. Its core products are the Hybrid Battery System G3 and G4 families plus a Smart Inverter, built on Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry, with storage capacities from 9.6kWh to 51.2kWh and power outputs ranging from 5kW single-phase to 30kW three-phase. The systems integrate the battery, inverter, pre-wired switchgear, CT/remote meter check, and Smart Load Control into an all-in-one unit with multiple connectivity options (WiFi, BLE, 4G optional, Ethernet), and are compatible with major Australian energy retailers' Virtual Power Plant programs.

The company generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of these hybrid battery systems via a domestic channel of certified installers, with quote-based pricing and a 10-year product warranty; it does not sell direct to consumers and does not publicly disclose pricing. Customer segments split between Australian residential homeowners seeking solar self-consumption, backup power, and bill reduction (primary) and commercial customers with three-phase power requirements (secondary). Distribution is Australia-only, with industry-body affiliations to the Clean Energy Council and Smart Energy Council supporting installer-channel credibility.

Redback has raised approximately USD 18M across disclosed 2016-2017 rounds (from EnergyAustralia, Energy Queensland, Clean Energy Finance Corporation, and Right Click Capital) plus a 2024 round from Virescent Ventures, and operates with 11-50 employees. Its strategic positioning is aligned with two structural tailwinds in Australia: the dominance of LFP chemistry (>70% of new residential installs) and the projected 13-17% CAGR expansion of the residential battery market through 2035, alongside growing VPP enrollment among Australian households.

Name

Redback Technology

Legal name

Redback Technologies

Website

https://redbacktech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Redback Technologies designs and sells all-in-one hybrid battery and inverter systems for Australian residential and small-commercial solar storage, distributed through certified installers using LiFePO4-based hardware.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Solar Battery Storage

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Battery Manufacturing (335910)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Batteries & Battery Packs (Rechargeable/Primary, Device-Specific Packs) (CRACATAG)

Keywords

• Hybrid battery systems
• Solar energy storage
• Residential battery storage
• LiFePO4 inverters
• Virtual power plant

Headquarters

HQ city

Berri

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Redback Technologies generates revenue primarily through the sale of hybrid battery systems, inverters, and related hardware. Products include the Hybrid Battery System G3, Hybrid Battery Max, and Hybrid Battery 3-Phase models with capacities ranging from 9.6kWh to 56kWh.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Redback Technologies designs, supplies, and supports all-in-one hybrid battery and inverter systems for solar energy storage in Australian residential and small-commercial settings. Its portfolio includes the Hybrid Battery System G3 and G4, Hybrid Battery Max, Hybrid Battery 3-Phase, and Smart Inverter products using LiFePO4 chemistry with 9.6kWh to 56kWh capacity. Products are sold exclusively through a network of certified installers, with end customers able to request quotes via the company website.

Product overview

Redback Technologies offers a unified product portfolio built around hybrid battery and inverter technology for residential and commercial solar energy storage applications. The core offering consists of the Hybrid Battery System G3 and G4 (all-in-one hybrid systems combining battery storage with built-in inverter technology, available in single-phase 5kW-10kW and three-phase 10kW-30kW configurations), complemented by the Smart Inverter for solar power conversion. All products share LiFePO4 battery chemistry, Virtual Power Plant compatibility, and remote monitoring via the Redback App and Web Portal. Storage capacity ranges from 9.6kWh to 51.2kWh per system, with a 10-year warranty across the product line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Redback System: The core product brand for Redback's hybrid battery systems and smart inverter solutions.

Products and services

• Hybrid Battery System G3

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 51.2kWh storage capacity available for residential applications
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Clean Energy CouncilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClean Energy Council is Australia's peak body for the clean energy industry. Redback displays the Clean Energy Council partner logo on its website, indicating membership and adherence to industry standards for installation and safety.
• Smart Energy CouncilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmart Energy Council is Australia's national solar and storage industry association. Redback displays the Smart Energy Council partner logo on its website, indicating industry membership and commitment to industry standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SolarEdge: SolarEdge Energy Bank and inverter solutions compete with Redback in Australian residential solar-plus-storage. Both companies offer integrated DC-optimized battery systems for homeowners, sold through certified installer networks.
• Alpha ESS: Alpha ESS manufactures residential and commercial LiFePO4 battery storage systems sold in Australia. Both companies offer modular battery solutions with hybrid inverter integration and VPP compatibility for the Australian market.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla Powerwall is the dominant residential battery storage product in Australia. Both Tesla and Redback target Australian homeowners with lithium-based battery systems integrated with solar PV and VPP programs.
• Sungrow: Sungrow is one of Australia's largest hybrid inverter and battery storage suppliers with residential SHRS series. Both companies sell integrated PV+battery hybrid systems through installer channels in Australia with VPP compatibility.
• Enphase Energy: Enphase IQ Battery competes directly with Redback in the Australian residential storage market using LFP chemistry. Both target Australian homeowners with AC-coupled or DC-coupled battery systems and installer-driven distribution.
• BYD: BYD manufactures residential and commercial battery storage systems (Battery-Box series) sold globally including Australia. Both BYD and Redback offer LiFePO4-based modular battery solutions integrated with hybrid inverters for solar self-consumption.
• PowerPlus Energy: PowerPlus Energy is an Australian-headquartered battery manufacturer serving residential and commercial markets. Both companies are locally focused Australian players in the residential battery storage category, competing for installer relationships.
• Sonnen: Sonnen (owned by Shell) provides residential battery storage systems (sonnenBatterie) including in Australia. Both companies offer LFP-based home batteries with smart energy management and grid services participation.
• Fronius: Fronius offers hybrid inverters (Symo Hybrid, GEN24) compatible with battery storage, sold extensively in Australia. While inverter-led, both companies target the same Australian residential solar-plus-storage customer via installer networks.

Broad incumbents

• Huawei FusionSolar: Huawei offers smart PV solutions including hybrid inverters and the LUNA2000 battery system sold in Australia. Both target the same residential solar-plus-storage customer, though Huawei operates at significantly larger global scale with broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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