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Australia just boosted its home battery program budget from $1.6 billion to $5 billion after households snapped up the subsidies faster than expected. In just six months, home batteries went from niche technology to powering up to 11% of peak electricity demand in some states.
A Japanese power company is launching a project that could solve a growing problem: what to do with all the solar energy being generated. By using home batteries to store excess power, they're turning waste into opportunity.
Hungary just launched a $250 million program giving homeowners up to $6,800 to install home batteries with solar panels. The grants cover 80% of installation costs and could help thousands of families slash their energy bills while storing clean power.
A California energy startup just raised $232 million to help homeowners slash electricity costs with smarter battery systems. Their AI-powered technology is already saving customers an extra $126 per year compared to standard home batteries.
Lunar Energy just secured $232 million to scale up production of home batteries that power homes and strengthen the electric grid when demand spikes. The six-year-old company plans to manufacture 100,000 battery units by 2028, turning everyday homeowners into energy heroes.
Sigenergy has become the number one energy storage provider in Australia, Ireland, and South Africa, thanks to innovative all-in-one systems that help homeowners save money and power through outages. The company's AI-enabled batteries are already forming virtual power plants across four countries.
When ice storms knock out power for days in rural America, families are keeping the lights on with smart solar battery systems. Here's how they're calculating exactly what they need to stay warm and safe.
Chinese manufacturer EGbatt just launched a home solar battery that could last two decades and cycle through over 9,500 charges. The compact wall-mounted system lets homeowners use 95% of its capacity without damaging the battery.
Australia just celebrated a clean energy milestone that's changing how families power their homes. The country's Cheaper Home Batteries program has reached 200,000 installations, effectively doubling the nation's total battery storage capacity.
For rural Americans who rely on well pumps, losing power means losing water. A solar energy expert just mapped out exactly how much battery backup you need to keep your home running when the grid goes down.