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Battery Companies Bring Flexible Home Power Backup
InnovationMar 27

Battery Companies Bring Flexible Home Power Backup

Home battery storage is getting a smart upgrade. Major portable power companies are creating modular systems that combine the flexibility of portable batteries with the power of whole-home backup.

PV Magazine2 min read
Sodium Battery Startup Ships Safer Home Storage to Europe
InnovationJul 11

Sodium Battery Startup Ships Safer Home Storage to Europe

A California startup just delivered the first home batteries made from salt instead of lithium to European homes. The 25-year batteries could make solar power safer and cheaper without relying on scarce minerals.

Electrek3 min read
Home Battery Startup Raises $232M to Strengthen Power Grid
Planet WinsFeb 5

Home Battery Startup Raises $232M to Strengthen Power Grid

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.

TechCrunch3 min read
Australia Installs 415,000 Home Batteries, Slashes Power Bills
InnovationMay 31

Australia Installs 415,000 Home Batteries, Slashes Power Bills

Australia is leading a global home battery revolution that's cutting electricity prices by 10% and proving renewable energy can work at scale. One in 25 Australian homes now has a battery system storing solar power for when it's needed most.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Australia Hits 200,000 Home Batteries, Doubles Grid Storage
Planet WinsJan 19

Australia Hits 200,000 Home Batteries, Doubles Grid Storage

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.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Seattle Utility Pays Homeowners $1,000 for Home Batteries
VideosMar 5

Seattle Utility Pays Homeowners $1,000 for Home Batteries

Puget Sound Energy is paying Seattle-area homeowners up to $1,000 to install battery systems that can power their homes and support the local grid during peak demand. Battery prices have dropped 75% in twelve years, making home energy storage more affordable than ever.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Safer Home Battery Lasts 27 Years Without Fire Risk
Planet WinsJul 8

Safer Home Battery Lasts 27 Years Without Fire Risk

A California startup just launched a home battery that can't catch fire and lasts three decades. The sodium-based system is already powering homes across Europe.

PV Magazine2 min read
Home Batteries Earned €40 in One Day During Price Drop
Planet WinsMay 5

Home Batteries Earned €40 in One Day During Price Drop

When electricity prices went negative on May 1, European households with smart batteries earned real money by charging from the grid. One company is helping thousands turn their home batteries into profit centers.

PV Magazine3 min read
New Home Battery Stores 15 kWh for 20 Years
SolutionsJan 21

New Home Battery Stores 15 kWh for 20 Years

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.

PV Magazine2 min read
Home Battery Startup Raises $232M to Cut Power Bills
VideosFeb 9

Home Battery Startup Raises $232M to Cut Power Bills

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.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Dutch Homes Go Solar to Power Heat Pumps and Batteries
Planet WinsAug 7

Dutch Homes Go Solar to Power Heat Pumps and Batteries

Dutch homeowners are buying solar panels as part of whole-home electrification projects, pairing them with batteries and heat pumps instead of treating them as standalone investments. Despite policy uncertainty ahead of a major subsidy phaseout, the solar-plus-storage revolution is helping thousands of homes cut energy bills and keep running during grid shortages.

PV Magazine3 min read
Ola Electric Launches Battery Systems for Homes and Grid
InnovationAug 17

Ola Electric Launches Battery Systems for Homes and Grid

India's Ola Electric just announced a complete lineup of battery storage systems that work everywhere from your home during a power outage to massive renewable energy grids. The company is bringing the same battery technology from its electric vehicles into energy storage, starting at under $1,200 for home systems.

YourStory India2 min read
California Offers $6K Rebates for Home Battery Systems
SolutionsJun 18

California Offers $6K Rebates for Home Battery Systems

Low-income families in Northern California can now get up to $6,000 to install home batteries that help prevent blackouts while cutting their power bills. It's a win for both homeowners and the electric grid.

Electrek3 min read
Australia Families Power Homes Free With Solar Batteries
SolutionsApr 28

Australia Families Power Homes Free With Solar Batteries

An Australian family now runs their house and electric car almost free after installing a subsidized home battery system. The government scheme has sparked a nationwide energy revolution with 300,000 households already participating.

New Scientist2 min read
Sonnen Cuts Home Battery Prices Up to 50% Through June
Planet WinsApr 2

Sonnen Cuts Home Battery Prices Up to 50% Through June

German energy company Sonnen just slashed prices on home battery systems by up to half, making it easier for families to store solar power and cut electricity bills. The limited-time offer runs through June and could save homeowners thousands.

PV Magazine2 min read
Vermont Adds $55/Month Home Battery Backup Program
SolutionsMar 21

Vermont Adds $55/Month Home Battery Backup Program

A Vermont utility just made backup power affordable for everyone with a new $55 monthly battery lease that protects homes during outages. Best part? No massive upfront cost and you're helping strengthen the entire grid.

Electrek2 min read
New Home Battery Installs in 30 Minutes Like Legos
InnovationJul 10

New Home Battery Installs in 30 Minutes Like Legos

A revolutionary home battery system that clicks together in under 30 minutes is making solar storage easier and faster than ever. The plug-and-play design eliminates heavy lifting and complicated wiring that once slowed installations. #

Electrek2 min read
Western Australia Hits 50,000 Home Battery Installations
Planet WinsAug 20

Western Australia Hits 50,000 Home Battery Installations

More than 50,000 home batteries are now storing clean energy across Western Australia, helping families slash power bills and build a more reliable grid. The milestone comes as rooftop solar breaks records in the state.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Hungary Offers $6,800 Grants for Home Battery Storage
Planet WinsFeb 11

Hungary Offers $6,800 Grants for Home Battery Storage

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.

PV Magazine2 min read
Illinois Homes Get $20 Batteries That Power Entire Neighborhoods
InnovationAug 21

Illinois Homes Get $20 Batteries That Power Entire Neighborhoods

Illinois families can now get massive backup batteries installed for just $20 a month, turning their homes into mini power plants that help their neighbors. The state's new Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act is making it happen faster than anyone expected.

Inside Climate News3 min read

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