APsystems introduced the Lake 6 balcony ESS and new residential storage inverters at SNEC 2026, highlighting AI-based energy management and VPP integration.  (Photo Credit: APsystems)
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APsystems Launches Residential Solar-Storage Products With AI And VPP Integration

New product lineup includes balcony energy storage, residential inverters, and solar-storage systems designed for virtual power plant participation

Rajeshwari Gattu

  • APsystems launched 7 new product lines spanning AC-coupled, hybrid AC-DC, off-grid, and string-based energy storage categories at SNEC 2026

  • The company introduced the Lake 6 balcony ESS alongside the LSH-6 hybrid and LSA-6 AC-coupled residential storage inverters

  • The new products incorporate AI-based energy management and support VPP integration

APsystems, a supplier of microinverters and energy storage solutions, unveiled 7 new product lines at SNEC 2026. The lineup includes AC-coupled, hybrid AC-DC, off-grid, and string-based energy storage applications, with a particular focus on residential and balcony solar systems.

The company’s new products incorporate AI-based energy management and virtual power plant (VPP) functionality. According to APsystems, the AI model uses electricity prices, weather forecasts, and household consumption patterns to optimize energy usage. The systems also support VPP participation, enabling residential energy storage assets to interact with grid-service programs and electricity market mechanisms.

Among the products introduced was the Lake 6 plug-in energy storage system (ESS) designed for balcony solar applications. The AC-coupled unit offers 6 kWh of storage capacity and uses 314 Ah battery cells. APsystems said the system stores surplus daytime solar generation for later consumption and has a 2,500 W output. The product features a low-voltage architecture, integrated fire-resistant design, and an IP65 protection rating for indoor and outdoor installations. The company also specified up to 8,000 charge-discharge cycles and operation at temperatures as low as -20°C through an integrated heating module.

APsystems also debuted the LSH-6 hybrid residential storage inverter and the LSA-6 AC-coupled storage inverter. LSH-6 integrates PV generation, on/off-grid power supply, and smart energy management, offering a rated output of 6,000 VA, a peak output of 9,000 VA, and a maximum efficiency of 97.6%. It supports PV capacities of up to 12 kW, is available with rated outputs ranging from 3.68 kW to 6 kW, and provides a peak standby output of 9,000 VA with a maximum efficiency of 96.1%.

Both inverter platforms incorporate fanless cooling, 48 V low-voltage operation, and support for parallel expansion. APsystems said the products support 125 A high-current charging and discharging, feature a switching time of 4 ms in backup mode, and can be configured through 4 operating modes to meet different residential energy storage requirements. The company also highlighted compact system design and simplified installation features intended to reduce commissioning complexity.