Henrik Mannesson (TI) highlighted how advanced semiconductor technologies enable groundbreaking products like the Apex 300 to improve energy storage efficiency with only 20 W/h self-consumption. Eric Saks (Covestro) noted that bio-based materials in the Elite 100 V2 reduce carbon emissions by 25% without compromising durability. Illia Zahnitko (BLUETTI) introduced the Pioneer Na, the world's first sodium-ion power station designed to minimise environmental impact at the battery level. Dean Ronzoni (Leave No Trace) shared how these innovations enhance real-world off-grid experiences, and Tristan Rayner (pv magazine) noted that energy storage is increasingly moving beyond traditional backup use, with solutions like the Charger 2 reflecting a broader shift toward supporting everyday home and mobile energy needs. At the CES 2026 product launch event, BLUETTI also released its 2025 Social Impact Report.

Clean Energy Future Insights: From Backup Power to Smart Home ESS

Building on these innovations, panellists highlighted three trends shaping next-generation home energy storage: scalable ecosystem integration, intelligent energy management, and greener deployment across home and off-grid scenarios.

BLUETTI spotlighted its expanding portfolio as a practical response to these trends. The Apex 300 demonstrates a modular, multi-scenario approach that supports home, RV, and outdoor use, offering flexibility for diverse energy needs. Launched at CES 2026, the Elite 320 further extends flexible power use with wheeled mobility and smart control.

For whole-home backup, the EnergyPro 6K and 13K illustrate connected, intelligent infrastructure. They integrate with Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Home Assistant for scenario-based automation, proactive charging, intelligent load management, and V2H functionality. The EnergyPro 6K has also been deployed in BLUETTI's first U.S. Virtual Power Plant project with Meter, demonstrating the growing role of home ESS in grid-responsive energy systems.

What comes next for clean energy storage? Panellists shared their outlook:

Henrik Mannesson, General Manager at Texas Instruments, said: 
"Semiconductors are the unseen enablers of sustainable energy transformation. TI's C2000™ microcontrollers and battery management technologies power energy storage systems like BLUETTI's, making clean energy more efficient, reliable, and seamlessly integrated into everyday life."

Eric Saks, Electronics & Electrical Marketing Manager - Americas from Covestro, said:
"The Material Effect demonstrates how premium materials fused with specialised expertise enable breakthrough performance. Our Bayblend® RE polycarbonate with 25 per cent bio-circular attributed content empowers Bluetti's Elite 100 V2 to deliver exceptional performance while advancing sustainability goals – proving it's not just about what our materials are, but what they enable you to achieve."

Dean Ronzoni, Director at Leave No Trace, said:
"As someone who works every day to protect the places we love, I see firsthand how technology can either increase impact or help reduce it. When clean, portable energy is paired with responsible behaviour, it can become a powerful tool for stewardship."

Energy journalist Tristan Rayner, who writes for PV Magazine, said:
"We're witnessing a transition in energy storage as it spreads throughout the home, and in mobility options as well. It's clearly a shift from backup security to more lifestyle energy. I'm excited to keep up with the innovations within the sector, as we see on display at CES 2026."

Illia Zahnitko, BLUETTI's spokesperson:
"By 2026, BLUETTI is expanding from outdoor power to scalable, intelligent home ESS solutions, making clean energy part of everyday life."

Panel moderator Chris Pereira, CEO of iMpact, summarised the discussion: "The future of clean energy is moving from niche innovation to everyday infrastructure. This is especially true when it comes to home energy storage system solutions. BLUETTI's industry leadership is clearly reflected in its decision to convene voices across technology, materials, media, and environmental stewardship."