Backup power is the LEAST interesting thing your home battery can do [update]

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By Jo BorrásApr 18, 2026, 9:40 am111 ptsTrending
Almost everyone positions home solar panel systems with home batteries as backup grid power insurance – and while that can be vitally important in a whole host of “what if” scenarios, keeping the lights on is the LEAST interesting thing your home battery can do. 18APR2026: I forgot the best one! more…

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