This briefcase-sized battery can protect your appliances during blackouts

This briefcase-sized battery can protect your appliances during blackouts

Homeowners looking to protect their homes from power outages have typically had two main options: a whole-home battery system, such as the Tesla Powerwall, or a noisy, potentially hazardous fuel-powered generator.  Now, a new high-tech battery is emerging, offering a third possibility for those in need of backup power.  The Pila Mesh Home Battery is about the size of a briefcase and packs a surprising amount of power. The unit was designed to sl…