What is a base battery system?

The Base battery system is built for performance and reliability. It combines a high-capacity lithium iron battery with intelligent software to optimize energy use. 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.

How does a base battery work?

When the grid is working and chances of outages are low, Base sends some energy from the battery back to the power grid. This process is called grid-balancing. Base batteries deploy energy to the grid faster than any other service, which is how Base is able to recoup the cost of the battery equipment and keep prices low for homeowners.

Base Power is a home energy company that provides affordable, reliable power to Texas homes. We don't sell batteries. By owning and operating our battery fleet, we help our members avoid the high upfront costs of equipment, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Do base batteries run in two directions?

Base batteries run in two directions, which is how Base is able to keep costs low for homeowners. The batteries charge during off-peak hours, like midday and late at night, when energy is more available and demand is low.