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Anker’s minimalistic home backup batteries are ready for blackout season

Energy independence for anyone that can afford it.

By Thomas Ricker, a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. But your battery system can be configured with much less capacity if you’re only interested in powering critical devices like the fridge, freezer, sump pump, and a few lights during blackouts, which are happening more frequently due to the rise in extreme weather. It also supports California’s Net Energy Metering 3.0 (NEM 3.0) policy so X1 owners can sell electricity back to the grid at peak hours.

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