Episode 6 of season 9 of Open Homes Australia takes viewers to Melbourne’s south-east, where Roshan visits a stunning family home in Rowville that combines grand design with cutting-edge energy technology. At first glance, the home impresses with its scale, elegant architecture, and thoughtful renovations. However, it is what lies behind the scenes that makes this property truly remarkable. Homeowners Ankush and Sakshi have transformed their residence into a highly electrified, energy-efficient home powered by an Australian first. Their decision to invest in a parallel Anker SOLIX X1 battery system was driven by a desire to reduce energy costs, increase self-sufficiency, and prepare their home for the future.
Creating a forever home for a growing family
Like many Australian homeowners, Ankush and Sakshi were searching for more than just a house when they purchased the property. They wanted a home that could comfortably accommodate their family’s future needs.
One of the first projects they undertook was a significant internal renovation. What was originally a large open living and dining area was reconfigured into separate spaces to better support multi-generational living. With ageing parents expected to spend more time at home, creating accessible ground-floor accommodation became a priority.
The home itself delivers plenty of wow factor. A sweeping curved staircase creates a grand entrance, while the expansive master suite feels more like a luxury hotel than a traditional bedroom. Natural light floods the interior through large windows, helping create a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the home.
Outside, the property continues to impress with a large entertaining area designed for family gatherings, backyard cricket, and relaxed weekends with friends. The generous outdoor space reflects the couple’s vision of creating a home where family and community can come together.
The moment a gas bill changed everything
Despite the home’s impressive features, the catalyst for its energy transformation came from a less glamorous source: a shockingly high gas bill.
Ankush recalls waking up to a monthly gas bill of approximately $600 and immediately questioning how energy consumption had reached such levels. That bill prompted the couple to take a closer look at their home’s energy use and explore alternatives.
Rather than making small incremental changes, they decided to fully electrify the home.
Today, the property’s heating and cooling systems operate on electricity. The water heating system has also been electrified, eliminating the household’s reliance on gas. Combined with solar generation and battery storage, the home has become largely self-sufficient from an energy perspective.
Their journey reflects a growing trend across Australia as homeowners move away from gas appliances and embrace all-electric living. By combining efficient electric technologies with renewable energy generation and storage, households can significantly reduce their exposure to rising energy prices.
The Anker SOLIX X1 takes centre stage
While the home’s architecture and renovations are impressive, the true hero of this episode is undoubtedly the Anker SOLIX X1 battery system.
Ankush and Sakshi installed an enormous 50kWh battery storage system comprising two stacks of Anker SOLIX X1 batteries operating in parallel. According to Ankush, they were among the first homeowners in Australia to deploy this configuration.
For many households, battery systems in the 10kWh to 20kWh range are considered substantial. A 50kWh residential battery system is an entirely different proposition, providing enough stored energy to support a large family home and its growing electricity demands.
Ankush describes the system as effectively creating a personal power station for the property. The impact on household energy costs has been significant. Since installing solar and battery storage, the family’s electricity bills have reduced dramatically, while their dependence on the grid has fallen considerably.
More than performance
While performance was a key factor in selecting the Anker SOLIX X1, aesthetics also played an important role.
Battery systems are often installed in highly visible locations around the home, making appearance an important consideration for many homeowners. Ankush notes that the sleek design of the Anker units complements the property and integrates well with the overall aesthetic of the house.
He also highlights the integrated LED lighting, which illuminates when someone approaches the batteries. The result is a premium, modern appearance that feels more aligned with contemporary home design than traditional energy infrastructure.
Perhaps most impressively, despite installing such a large amount of storage capacity, the family still retains valuable outdoor space. The compact design of the Anker SOLIX X1 allows substantial energy storage without dominating the side access area of the property.
A glimpse into the future of Australian homes
This Rowville home demonstrates how energy technology is becoming an increasingly important part of modern residential design.
Rather than treating solar and battery storage as optional add-ons, Ankush and Sakshi have integrated energy independence into the core design of their home. Their approach shows what is possible when homeowners combine electrification, solar generation, and large-scale battery storage into a single ecosystem.
As electricity prices continue to rise and more Australians seek greater control over their energy costs, solutions such as the Anker SOLIX X1 are becoming increasingly attractive. Large-capacity battery systems provide homeowners with the ability to store excess solar energy, reduce reliance on the grid, and improve resilience during periods of high energy demand.
For Ankush and Sakshi, the result is more than lower bills. They have created a future-ready family home that combines comfort, flexibility, and energy independence.
Episode 6 of Open Homes Australia showcases a beautiful property, but it also highlights something bigger: the growing role of battery storage in the Australian home. With 50kWh of Anker SOLIX X1 storage at their disposal, this Rowville family has demonstrated how modern technology can help power a more sustainable and self-sufficient future.
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