Canary Media: The startup trying to make ​affordable home batteries happen

One Pila Mesh Home battery can power a typical refrigerator for 32 hours, or double that for customers that tack on an ​“expansion pack.” Pila’s 1.6-kilowatt-hour batteries retail for $1,299, which is more than what you’d spend for another portable battery with roughly equivalent storage capacity. But unlike the typical portable backup battery, Pila’s sleek, briefcase-sized units are designed to be a constant companion for key home appliances. Set-up is simple: Just plug the battery into a standard wall outlet and connect the equipment you want backed up. “We want to bring forward this notion that you don’t have to compromise on the not-so-smart battery or overspend on the primo solution. This is a middle ground.” The startup aims to deliver its first batteries to customers in early 2026. More INFO.