Home batteries and the grid: problem or solution?
Home batteries are often seen as a solution for an overloaded electricity grid, but this depends a lot on how they are used. A battery can help store solar energy, reduce peaks and make the grid more flexible. At the same time, it can also put extra pressure on the grid if many systems charge […]
How does a home battery actually save money?
A home battery can help you save money by storing electricity when it is cheap, or when your solar panels produce more power than you need. Instead of sending that electricity back to the grid, you can use it later in the day when energy prices are higher. This makes your home less dependent on […]
Europe’s home battery market enters a new growth phase in 2026
Development of the European home battery market The European battery storage market is growing fast, but not every country is moving at the same pace. On the one hand, total battery capacity in Europe is increasing strongly, especially because of the growth of large-scale battery systems. On the other hand, the home battery market shows […]
Plug-in batteries move from niche product to mainstream energy solution
Storing energy at home used to be mainly for people who owned their house, had a large roof and were ready to make a big investment. But that is starting to change. With plug-in batteries, balcony storage and smaller plug-and-play solutions, energy storage is becoming much more accessible for renters and people living in apartments. […]