Residential battery maker Pila Energy explores market fit for small-scale home storage

Pila Energy's Cole Ashman discusses whether behind-the-meter residential batteries can compete economically and operationally against larger grid-scale alternatives.

First covered Sep 23, 2026 · 3:10 AM PT · 1 article

Residential battery maker Pila Energy explores market fit for small-scale home storage — Image via volts.wtf

Coverage

3d Volts (David Roberts) Do small residential batteries make sense? — A conversation with Cole Ashman of Pila Energy.

Primary sources

nyc.gov Ess Equipment Approval Installation Guide (nyc.gov)

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Discussion

Bluesky: @volts.wtf David Roberts · 3d ago · 152 ♥ Today on Volts: Home batteries are useful, but not everyone can afford a Powerwall, or wants to deal with an electrician. A company called Pila is selling small (1.6kWh) batteries that can plug into a normal wall outlet and back up appliances or pair with rooftop solar.

Appeared in: 2026-09-24 (#15)

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