Base Power installed a 25-kWh battery at my house. I get outage protection and a low rate. They get to play the market and supply energy from it when the grid needs it.
They gave me an app to watch it in action. They use it almost every day for grid support. I wouldn't know if I didn't read the app once in a while. The changeover is undetectable in my house.
Base Power installed a 25-kWh home battery at the author’s house, providing…
Brief
The author reports that Base Power installed a 25-kWh battery at their home, which delivers outage protection and a reduced rate while the company uses the battery daily to supply energy to the grid and participate in the market. The owner monitors activity through an app and says grid changeovers are seamless and imperceptible in the house.
Why it matters
Base Power installed a 25-kWh home battery at the author’s house, providing outage protection and a lower electricity rate.
Key details
- Base Power dispatches the battery into the energy market for grid support almost every day, visible to the owner via an app.
- Switching to battery backup is seamless for the household—changeover is undetectable without checking the app.