Pila makes the power station pretty
Pila Energy's home batteries are now available to preorder with deliveries expected to begin in February 2026. These power stations are meant to be seen, unlike most batteries in this class that are better suited for job sites than designer lofts. Pila's home batteries are designed to keep critical devices like a fridge running during a blackout, while also helping to reduce daily energy costs.
It's a similar idea to Backup by BioLite, which was announced in 2024 but still hasn't shipped.
With Pila, you could plug one battery unit, measuring 15.0 × 26.5 × 3.3 inches (380 × 675 × 85mm) and 45lbs (20.4kg), into a standard 120V kitchen wall o …