Is base a good backup battery solution?

Base offers a significantly less expensive backup battery solution compared to alternatives due to the unique shared business model: Base earns income from the power grid instead of homeowners. This business model allows you to get energy backup without paying tens of thousands of dollars for a traditional generator.

How does base backup work?

Base backs you up when the grid is down—and saves you money when the grid is up. Simple as that. 25 kWh (up to 24 hours of outage protection): reliable backup for essential home needs. For homeowners who have solar panels—solar is not a requirement for Base. Plug in your own portable generator to your battery to extend backup duration.

What does a base hub do during a power outage?

During a power outage, the Base hub disconnects your home from the grid. This ensures that the stored energy in your battery powers only your household. Learn more about the components of your battery system below, in the section "What's inside your Base battery system." The average power outage in Texas lasts 2.5 hours.

Why should you choose base power?

Base offers fair, fixed rates and reliable backup power. Since revenue comes from the grid, not customers, Base avoids hidden fees and surprise rate hikes. Your agreement also legally guarantees your rates stay below the market average.

What is base power?

Base Power doesn’t just provide reliable power for individual homes—Base is redefining how energy storage systems can support the entire power grid. How much does Base cost? How much will I pay for energy? To get with Base, you pay a $50 refundable deposit upfront.

What are the components of a base battery system?

The Base battery system has three main components: the battery pack, inverter, and hub. The long white unit is the battery pack. We mount the battery pack on the ground. Inside the battery pack, there are stacked modules. Each module has many battery cells. These cells store energy as lithium ions.