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15 Best Battery-Powered Security Lights for Outdoor Safety in 2027

15 Best Battery-Powered Security Lights for Outdoor Safety in 2027
Compare 15 battery-powered security lights by brightness, power source, mounting flexibility, and upkeep to find the right fit for your outdoor space.
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  • October 8, 2026
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Tesla Is Now Making More EVs That Can Double As A Home Battery

Tesla Is Now Making More EVs That Can Double As A Home Battery
Tesla says newer Model 3 and Model Y vehicles can power homes with Powerwall 3, using in-car conversion hardware and a standard Wall Connector.
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California Amps Up Pressure On Grid Buildouts That Take Too Long

California Amps Up Pressure On Grid Buildouts That Take Too Long
California’s AB 2493 requires schedules and CPUC monitoring for major transmission upgrades, as delays hold up clean-energy and battery projects.
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  • October 8, 2026
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German Startup Offers AI Platform To Accelerate Battery Storage Engineering

German Startup Offers AI Platform To Accelerate Battery Storage Engineering
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6 Best Power Outage Emergency Kits for 2027
Compare six power outage emergency kits, from household survival packs to compact lighting sets, and find the right fit for your outage plan.
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Maryland Nets 440 MW/1,760 MWh In First Bulk Energy Storage Procurement

Maryland Nets 440 MW/1,760 MWh In First Bulk Energy Storage Procurement
Maryland selected two battery projects totaling 440 MW and 1,760 MWh, below its 800-MW first-round target, with a second round due by 2027.
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  • October 8, 2026
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AuroraCell Launches 9.7 kWh Sodium-ion Chromium Oxide Residential Battery

AuroraCell Launches 9.7 kWh Sodium-ion Chromium Oxide Residential Battery
AuroraCell introduced a 48 V, 9.744 kWh sodium-ion NCO residential battery, claiming up to 20,000 cycles and offering a 20-year warranty.
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15 Best Solar Generator Transfer Switches for Backup Power in 2027
Compare 15 solar generator transfer switches by system fit, circuit capacity, installation style, and tradeoffs to find the right backup-power setup.
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Inside The Six-week Commissioning Of A 160 MW Texas Battery

Inside The Six-week Commissioning Of A 160 MW Texas Battery
SMT Energy’s 160 MW Houston IV battery began ERCOT market participation six weeks after energization, FlexGen says, using lab testing and scripted commissioning.
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Poland Unveils Significant New Home Storage Subsidy

Poland Unveils Significant New Home Storage Subsidy
Poland will offer up to PLN 19,000 per electricity supply point for eligible home battery and heat storage installations, starting Oct. 20.
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15 Best Portable Power Stations for Home Backup and Outdoor Use in 2027

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8 Best Solar Powered Halloween Inflatables in 2027

Discover the top solar powered Halloween inflatables for 2027. Find the best overall,…
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The $20,000 Voxel Bot Will Help You Find Misplaced Things Around Your Home
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The $20,000 Voxel Bot Will Help You Find Misplaced Things Around Your Home

Tuesday Labs is taking $200 reservations for Voxel, a home robot expected to cost about…
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Home Assistant’s Matter Server Adds Matter 1.6.1, Camera Talkback, And IKEA Hardware Support
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Home Assistant’s Matter Server Adds Matter 1.6.1, Camera Talkback, And IKEA Hardware Support

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