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SYDNEY, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FranklinWH Australia Pty Ltd. (FranklinWH Australia), a leading global provider of home energy management and storage systems, is officially approved by Brighte to offer battery storage finance. This partnership will give numerous Australian homeowners easy and flexible access to reliable energy solutions.
There are two key financing paths through Brighte:
- A 0% Interest Payment Plan, with no interest charged over the loan term, perfect for budget-conscious homeowners.
- A Green Loan with competitive fixed interest rates, offering longer repayment terms and broader eligibility.
Both financing options are available for the purchase and installation of FranklinWH aPower batteries through Brighte-accredited installers. Homeowners can borrow up to $55,000, repay over terms of up to 10 years.
"This approval is a big win for both installers and homeowners," said Steve Ruskin, GM of FranklinWH Australia/NZ. "It removes the upfront cost barrier by giving homeowners real financial flexibility."
FranklinWH's flagship home battery, the aPower X, offers a 13.6 kWh capacity with a 12-year warranty and can scale with multiple units to meet whole-home energy demands. The Brighte approval means homeowners don't have to delay a home battery addition to their solar systems due to high upfront costs.
The partnership also unlocks advantages for FranklinWH's installer network. Installers can now offer point-of-sale financing backed by Brighte's financing platform, which helps accelerate deal closure, reduce drop-off rates, and improve customer satisfaction.
Both companies see this move as timely, given rising electricity prices, increased demand for backup power, and more government incentives for electric alternatives. FranklinWH and Brighte are confident the collaboration will help more Australians transition to more intelligent and reliable home energy.
About FranklinWH
FranklinWH is a market-oriented, research-driven company focused on next-generation residential energy management and storage solutions. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, FranklinWH's team has decades of experience in energy systems, from design, through manufacturing, sales, installation, and service.
About Brighte
Brighte, Australia's leading affordability and accessibility platform for consumer energy resources (CER) helps homeowners upgrade to cleaner, smarter technology. Since 2015, Brighte has supported over 260,000 Australian households and funded more than A$2 billion in sustainable home improvements, including solar, batteries, and electrification systems.
Media Contacts:
FranklinWH: media@franklinwh.com
All applications are subject to Brighte's credit approval criteria. Fees, Terms and Conditions apply. Australian Credit Licence Number 508217. Visit brighte.com.au for more information.
SYDNEY, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- FranklinWH Australia Pty Ltd. (FranklinWH Australia), a leading global provider of home energy management and storage systems, is officially approved by Brighte to offer battery storage finance. This partnership will give numerous Australian homeowners easy and flexible access to reliable energy solutions.
There are two key financing paths through Brighte:
- A 0% Interest Payment Plan, with no interest charged over the loan term, perfect for budget-conscious homeowners.
- A Green Loan with competitive fixed interest rates, offering longer repayment terms and broader eligibility.
Both financing options are available for the purchase and installation of FranklinWH aPower batteries through Brighte-accredited installers. Homeowners can borrow up to $55,000, repay over terms of up to 10 years.
"This approval is a big win for both installers and homeowners," said Steve Ruskin, GM of FranklinWH Australia/NZ. "It removes the upfront cost barrier by giving homeowners real financial flexibility."
FranklinWH's flagship home battery, the aPower X, offers a 13.6 kWh capacity with a 12-year warranty and can scale with multiple units to meet whole-home energy demands. The Brighte approval means homeowners don't have to delay a home battery addition to their solar systems due to high upfront costs.
The partnership also unlocks advantages for FranklinWH's installer network. Installers can now offer point-of-sale financing backed by Brighte's financing platform, which helps accelerate deal closure, reduce drop-off rates, and improve customer satisfaction.
Both companies see this move as timely, given rising electricity prices, increased demand for backup power, and more government incentives for electric alternatives. FranklinWH and Brighte are confident the collaboration will help more Australians transition to more intelligent and reliable home energy.
About FranklinWH
FranklinWH is a market-oriented, research-driven company focused on next-generation residential energy management and storage solutions. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, FranklinWH's team has decades of experience in energy systems, from design, through manufacturing, sales, installation, and service.
About Brighte
Brighte, Australia's leading affordability and accessibility platform for consumer energy resources (CER) helps homeowners upgrade to cleaner, smarter technology. Since 2015, Brighte has supported over 260,000 Australian households and funded more than A$2 billion in sustainable home improvements, including solar, batteries, and electrification systems.
Media Contacts:
FranklinWH: media@franklinwh.com
All applications are subject to Brighte's credit approval criteria. Fees, Terms and Conditions apply. Australian Credit Licence Number 508217. Visit brighte.com.au for more information.
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FranklinWH Approved by Brighte, Advancing Home Battery Storage Accessibility for Australian Homes
- Onboard compute platform ready to run customer supplied or third party AI models
- Hybrid communications architecture with IRONghost radio control and native fibre optic plus automatic failover
- Vision based terminal guidance for GNSS-denied operations
- Optional advanced thermal imaging
PARIS, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Orqa - Europe's leading developer and manufacturer of drones made without Chinese components - today announces the launch of the MRM2-10AI, a next-generation tactical drone purpose-built for contested battlefield environments and the realities of modern electronic warfare.
With armed forces increasingly facing radio-frequency jamming, GNSS disruption, and electronic attack, the MRM2-10AI sets a new standard in resilient communications, intelligent autonomy, and mission continuity, enabling it to succeed where conventional drone systems struggle.
At the heart of the platform is a hybrid communications architecture combining Orqa's proven IRONghost radio control system with native fiber-optic integration and automatic communications failover. This enables the MRM2-10AI to use either communication method without platform reconfiguration and instantly transition to the radio-frequency link if the fiber-optic connection is broken.
The MRM2-10AI features a powerful new Auto Pilot Board that unlocks a series of cutting-edge autonomous capabilities, including vision-based terminal guidance for GNSS-denied operations, advanced computer vision applications, battlefield analytics, and collaborative multi-drone operations.
A fully open development architecture and a supported third-party Developer Program (developer.orqafpv.com) provides a foundation for AI capabilities and software solutions, while ATAK compatibility supports seamless integration with existing battlefield management and situational awareness systems.
"As the nature of warfare continues to evolve, drone operators require systems that can remain effective in contested spaces," said Srdjan Kovacevic, co-founder and CEO of Orqa. "The MRM2-10AI combines resilient communications, onboard intelligence, and autonomous capability in a platform designed to keep missions moving. It represents the next step in tactical drone capability for today's armed forces."
Available in multiple configurations to meet a variety of mission requirements - including variants equipped with advanced thermal imaging and enhanced processing capabilities - the MRM2-10AI is being officially launched at Eurosatory 2026, the global event for defence and security in Paris.
PARIS, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Orqa - Europe's leading developer and manufacturer of drones made without Chinese components - today announces the launch of the MRM2-10AI, a next-generation tactical drone purpose-built for contested battlefield environments and the realities of modern electronic warfare.
With armed forces increasingly facing radio-frequency jamming, GNSS disruption, and electronic attack, the MRM2-10AI sets a new standard in resilient communications, intelligent autonomy, and mission continuity, enabling it to succeed where conventional drone systems struggle.
At the heart of the platform is a hybrid communications architecture combining Orqa's proven IRONghost radio control system with native fiber-optic integration and automatic communications failover. This enables the MRM2-10AI to use either communication method without platform reconfiguration and instantly transition to the radio-frequency link if the fiber-optic connection is broken.
The MRM2-10AI features a powerful new Auto Pilot Board that unlocks a series of cutting-edge autonomous capabilities, including vision-based terminal guidance for GNSS-denied operations, advanced computer vision applications, battlefield analytics, and collaborative multi-drone operations.
A fully open development architecture and a supported third-party Developer Program (developer.orqafpv.com) provides a foundation for AI capabilities and software solutions, while ATAK compatibility supports seamless integration with existing battlefield management and situational awareness systems.
"As the nature of warfare continues to evolve, drone operators require systems that can remain effective in contested spaces," said Srdjan Kovacevic, co-founder and CEO of Orqa. "The MRM2-10AI combines resilient communications, onboard intelligence, and autonomous capability in a platform designed to keep missions moving. It represents the next step in tactical drone capability for today's armed forces."
Available in multiple configurations to meet a variety of mission requirements - including variants equipped with advanced thermal imaging and enhanced processing capabilities - the MRM2-10AI is being officially launched at Eurosatory 2026, the global event for defence and security in Paris.
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Orqa Unveils the MRM2-10AI at Eurosatory: A Tactical Drone Designed to Dominate in the Age of Electronic Warfare
