Client: RenewaGlobe · Country: Australia · Visit: August 2026 · Status: repeat customer · Systems: VTS solar hybrid trailers and VMHV hybrid energy storage
RenewaGlobe already runs AB-iPower equipment in Australia. In August 2026 its team flew to our factory to see the next systems on their order before they were packed: the blue VTS solar hybrid trailers and a VMHV hybrid energy storage system. This page explains what they came to check, what they saw on the floor, and why a buyer who has already received units still finds a factory visit worth the trip.
A repeat customer, not a first contact
Most factory visits happen before the first order, when a buyer wants proof that the supplier exists. RenewaGlobe’s visit was different. The company had already received and used our equipment, so the questions were sharper and more practical: how the cabinets are laid out for service, how cables are protected where they pass between compartments, how the battery modules are fixed for road transport, and how the switchgear on the larger system is built.
That kind of visit is the most useful one for both sides. The customer sees exactly how the next batch is assembled, and our engineers hear directly from someone who has towed, deployed and maintained the units in Australian conditions.
The tour started in the fabrication hall, where frames and enclosures are cut, welded and painted.
Step 1: from steel to finished frame
The visit started where every unit starts. In the fabrication hall, our team walked RenewaGlobe through the frame and enclosure stage: cut and welded steel, the parts stored on racks before painting, and the overhead cranes that move heavy sub-assemblies between stations.
For a fleet owner, this part answers a simple question: will the trailer still be straight and rust-free after years of towing on unsealed roads? Seeing the raw frames, weld quality and paint preparation gives a better answer than any datasheet.
On the production line, frames are fitted with their panels, stabilizers and wiring before the power equipment goes in.
Step 2: inside the VTS ESS power cabinet
The core of the visit was the VTS ESS solar hybrid trailer. On this configuration, solar panels, a LiFePO4 battery bank, inverters and a diesel generator share one dual-axle trailer, so the site runs on solar and battery most of the time and the generator only starts when it is needed.
With the cabinet doors open, the RenewaGlobe team checked the three Victron Quattro inverters that together form the 30 kVA three-phase output, the protection and distribution components below them, and the cable routing between the inverter bay and the battery bay.
Three Victron Quattro inverters on a 48 V battery bus, with the protection and distribution components mounted underneath.
Behind the rear doors sits the battery bank. On the VTS12P ESS and VTS20P ESS, ten 51.2 V LiFePO4 modules give 51.2 kWh of storage, rated for 6,000 cycles. The visitors looked closely at how the modules are secured in their rack, because that is what decides whether a battery bank survives thousands of kilometres of corrugated roads.
RenewaGlobe reviewing the VTS ESS power cabinet with our engineer: battery rack, inverters and control panel.
Step 3: the VMHV hybrid energy storage system
The second system on the agenda was larger: a VMHV hybrid energy storage system, the containerised family built for sites with a heavier load, such as mining camps and large construction projects. Our VMHV180K3, for example, combines a 125 kVA PCS, a 241 kWh high-voltage LiFePO4 battery and a 100 kVA Perkins generator, and can run off-grid, grid-tied or in parallel with the generator.
Here the discussion moved to the switchgear. With the cabinet open, our engineer showed the busbars, the automatic transfer switch and the cable terminations that connect the battery, the generator and the site load. On a system of this size, clean busbar work and clear labelling save hours of troubleshooting in the field.
Switchgear and busbar cabinet of the VMHV hybrid ESS, opened for inspection.
Step 4: finished units ready for dispatch
The tour ended in the dispatch area, where completed units wait for final checks, wrapping and loading. Every unit is assembled, powered up and inspected in our yard before it is packed, and buyers can ask for a pre-shipment inspection or a live video of their own unit running.
Finished units in the dispatch area, waiting for final checks and export packing.
What the visit changed
A visit like this is not a sightseeing trip. It closes the loop between the people who use the equipment and the people who build it:
| What RenewaGlobe wanted to confirm | How it was checked on site |
|---|---|
| Build quality of the frame and enclosure | Fabrication hall: welds, paint, parts before assembly |
| Serviceability of the power cabinet | Open cabinets: inverter layout, cable routing, access to components |
| Battery security for road transport | Battery rack and module fixing on a finished VTS ESS trailer |
| Wiring of the larger hybrid system | VMHV switchgear: busbars, transfer switch, terminations |
| Consistency between batches | Finished units side by side in the dispatch area |
For us, the feedback from a customer who has run our units in the field is worth as much as any internal test. It goes straight into the next build.
Why Australian buyers come to the factory
Australia is one of our main markets for hybrid power. Sites are remote, diesel is expensive to deliver, and equipment has to survive long tows and harsh conditions. Buyers in this market want to see who builds their equipment and how, and they want a single point of contact who can answer technical questions without going through a trading company.
That is how we work: factory-direct since 2003, with our own plants in Chongqing and Zhejiang, OEM branding and custom configurations when a fleet needs them, and a 30 % deposit with the balance before shipment, so the buyer can inspect before paying in full.
Plan your own visit or video inspection
If you are evaluating a solar hybrid trailer, a hybrid energy storage system or a full fleet, you are welcome to do what RenewaGlobe did. Book a visit to see your configuration in production, or ask for a live video call from the factory floor if travel is not practical.
Request a quote or book a factory visit and tell us about your site, your load and your running hours. Our engineers reply within 24 hours.
Published with RenewaGlobe’s permission. Third-party brand marks visible on equipment built for other customers have been blurred.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit the AB-iPower factory before I order?
Yes. Buyers can book a factory visit to see their configuration in production. If travelling is not practical, we run a live video call from the workshop floor and walk through the unit, cabinet by cabinet.
What can a buyer check during a factory inspection?
The usual checklist covers the steel structure and paint, the trailer and stabilizers, cable routing, the inverter and battery installation, labelling, the control and switchgear cabinet, and a functional test of the system before it is packed.
Do you supply Australian customers directly?
Yes. We ship hybrid energy storage systems, solar hybrid trailers and mobile power stations to Australia, factory-direct, FOB or CIF, with the documentation needed for import.
