Author

Mike de Groot

Technical Writer at HomeBattery.com

Covers battery technology, inverters and how home battery systems work for HomeBattery.com. Helping readers understand the technical side with clear, practical guidance.

6 articles

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Deep Dives

Home battery storage without solar panels: does it actually pay in the UK?

06/10/2026

Hand plugging a black cable into a wall socket, connected to a large portable battery unit standing on a wooden floor

Deep Dives

Is a (plug in) Home Battery Worth It in 2026? Real Payback Numbers Explained

08/07/2026

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News

New EU Rule: Every Home Battery Over 2 kWh Must Be Registered by February 2027

07/07/2026

Hand reaching towards a white wall light switch on a pale grey wall

Deep Dives

How to Earn Money With a Home Battery on a Dynamic Electricity Tariff (2026)

06/07/2026

Three solar panels mounted along the railing of an apartment balcony with green plants growing behind them

Deep Dives

Balcony Power Plant With Storage: The Complete 2026 Buyer’s Guide

06/07/2026

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Deep Dives

The Plug-In Home Battery Revolution

02/07/2026