Smart Home · Editorial
Why European Buying Advice Has to Be Different
A recommendation written for a different market is a recommendation for a different house.
Katrin Bauer · Updated 24 September 2026 · 6 min read
Katrin Bauer
Editor, Home Energy · Leipzig, Germany
5 published articles
Home Energy · Buying guide
Best Portable Power Stations for Home Backup
We loaded power stations with real European appliances — fridge, gas boiler pump, router, kettle — and measured what they actually deliver.
Katrin Bauer · Updated 19 September 2026 · 12 min read
Home Energy · Comparison
EcoFlow vs BLUETTI: Which Power Station for European Backup?
Two 1 kWh class stations measured under identical 230 V household loads.
Katrin Bauer · Updated 17 September 2026 · 10 min read
Home Energy · Buying guide
Best Balcony Solar Batteries
Balcony solar produces at midday and you use power at night. A battery closes that gap — if the sums work.
Katrin Bauer · Updated 16 September 2026 · 10 min read
Home Energy · Comparison
Anker SOLIX vs EcoFlow for Balcony Solar Storage
Compliant balcony storage from two of the most established brands, compared on installation and data.
Katrin Bauer · Updated 13 September 2026 · 9 min read