Race for home power storage pits British startup against Tesla


Powering up: A file photo of people taking pictures of the Tesla Energy Powerwall Home Battery at Tesla Motors in California. Powervault is taking Tesla head on in the battle for back up battery power for homes.

A UK energy-storage startup is aiming to take on Tesla Inc in the competition to outfit homes with affordable back-up battery power. 

Powervault Ltd is preparing to boost production of its lead- and lithium-ion batteries, said managing director Joe Warren. The London-based company is targeting sales of 50,000 units a year by 2020, up from about 1,000 this year, he said. 

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