Renting a Home? Here's How You Can Still Save With a Home Battery

If you're renting and want more control over your energy bill, you've probably heard it before: “Home batteries are only for homeowners.” But that is no longer true.

Thanks to plug-in and plug-and-play home batteries, energy storage is now within reach for renters too. No construction. No electrician. Just a standard power outlet.

In this blog, we explain how it works, what you can gain, and why this type of battery is ideal if you rent your home.

Not a homeowner? Not a problem.

As a renter, you're often limited to what's already in the home. You typically can’t install solar panels or connect a battery to your electrical panel. But what if you didn’t need to?

With a plug-and-play battery, all you do is plug it into a regular outlet. No wiring. No modifications. No permits. Everything is built into the device, including safety features and the charging system.

This keeps it simple, both practically and legally. You own the device, and you don't need to change anything in the building.

Smart usage = smart savings

If your apartment or building has solar panels (privately or through shared ownership), you might already be feeding unused energy back to the grid. Later in the day, you buy electricity again, often at a higher rate. With a battery, you store that solar energy and use it in the evening, reducing your costs.

Even without solar panels, a plug-in home battery helps. Especially with a dynamic electricity contract. The battery charges when power is cheap, for example at night or when there’s high renewable output, and supplies energy when prices rise.

Compact, quiet, and portable

Apartments often have limited space. Plug-and-play batteries are designed to be compact and quiet. You can place them in a corner, a closet, or under a desk. You’ll barely hear or notice them.

If you move, you simply take the battery with you, just like any other appliance. That’s the advantage of a plug-and-play solution: it’s your device, fully portable, and not tied to the property.

What can you save?

It depends on your situation.

• If you have access to solar power, a battery can help you use 20 to 40 percent more of that energy yourself.

• Without solar, you can still save with dynamic pricing. By charging smartly and using stored power during peak hours, you reduce your total electricity costs. In some cases, the battery pays for itself in just a few years — no subsidies or technical installations required.

Why aren’t more renters doing this?

Because many still believe home batteries are only for large homes or technical users. But that is outdated. Modern plug-and-play batteries are designed for anyone. Everything runs automatically. You plug it in, and it works.

Why plug-and-play home batteries are perfect for renters

✅ No installation or permits needed

✅ Take it with you when you move

✅ Works with or without solar power

✅ Immediate savings on your electricity bill

✅ Compact and quiet

✅ Plug-and-play — no technical skills required