Eaton Becomes FranklinWH's Preferred Smart Circuit Breaker Supplier, Products Launch in North America

en.Wedoany.com Reported - FranklinWH, in partnership with Eaton, has launched a home energy system integrating AbleEdge smart circuit breakers in North America. This joint solution makes Eaton the preferred supplier for FranklinWH's load management, aiming to enhance the intelligence and installation convenience of home energy systems.

Eaton's AbleEdge smart circuit breakers add intelligent load management capabilities to FranklinWH's energy storage system and support virtual power plant (VPP) applications, suitable for both retrofit and new construction projects. This collaboration aligns with Eaton's "Home as a Grid" strategy, which supports flexible power systems, enabling customers to better utilize existing electricity resources.

Paul Ryan, Vice President and General Manager of Energy Transition at Eaton, stated: "This partnership raises the standard for home electrification. We are bringing intelligence to the home circuit breaker—empowering homeowners to control critical loads, extend backup power, and reduce energy waste. The AbleEdge smart circuit breaker integrates seamlessly with various energy storage systems, is ready to use out of the box, and is supplied through Eaton's established distributor network, making it easy for contractors to scale installations."

Gary Lam, CEO and Co-founder of FranklinWH, said: "FranklinWH is committed to providing greater resilience and energy freedom for homeowners looking to add energy storage to their homes. By integrating Eaton's AbleEdge smart circuit breakers with the FranklinWH system, homeowners gain new visibility and control over their energy usage. Through the FranklinWH app, these insights enable a smarter home energy management system, saving money and enhancing home energy security."

Eaton's smart circuit breakers can be retrofitted into existing load centers and added to FranklinWH's metering adapter controller to support both retrofit and new construction projects. Homeowners and electrical contractors can install, commission, manage, and monitor the technologies of both companies through the FranklinWH app.