Energy Storage

Texas has become the fastest-growing residential battery storage market in the country, and it isn’t just about surviving the next grid emergency. Between ERCOT’s evolving rate structures and a genuinely competitive field of virtual power plant programs, a home battery in Texas can now generate real annual income on top of backup power — but

Base Power and Sunrun will put a battery on your house for little or nothing upfront. Here is what you actually trade away, and when it is worth it.

Virtual power plants (VPPs) let you earn money from your home battery by sharing stored energy during peak demand. Here is how VPPs work and what you can earn.

Home battery warranties explained: capacity retention, cycle limits, and lifespan. Compare Tesla Powerwall, Generac, Enphase, and LG warranties.