We asked you, our brilliant Electrek readers, what you were looking for in your home battery system. Here's what you said.

Backup generators used to be the go-to option for keeping your lights on during power outages. That was until home batteries arrived as a cleaner alternative, but these systems can do much more than ...

"Every new building should be designed for solar+storage." ...

I talked to homeowners considering a battery backup - these are their biggest questions ...

"This capability means the DPUX can run everything in your home at once." ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — Power outages are becoming an increasing concern for homeowners, especially with an aging and overburdened power grid. Thankfully, advances in backup battery technology are making ...

Compare the best home battery storage systems 2026: Tesla Powerwall 3 vs Enphase IQ vs LG stackable. LFP technology, whole home solar backup, and costs reviewed. Enphase - Official website Home ...

Pila Energy, founded by former engineers from Tesla, debuted at SXSW with an easy way to keep your fridge going in a power outage. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

Dear Eartha, I’m considering installing solar on my roof. Should I also consider a backup battery system? Whether generated by rooftop solar panels or buzzing into your home from the grid, we all use ...

Australia is bracing for more power outages as rare Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings destructive winds and flooding to its east coast. Around 4,000 homes in New South Wales have already lost power due ...