How does a base battery work?

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. The charge level of your Base battery will naturally fluctuate over time, rising and falling throughout a multi-day cycle.

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.

What is a power base?

A power base is where someone gets their power from. Examples include legitimate power, reward power, coercive power, referent power, and expert power. Legitimate power bases include those who are appointed or chosen and have a sanctioned right to require and demand compliance. Reward power bases offer rewards to gain compliance.

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.

What is a battery switch?

The switch is what ensures the battery's energy is used for only your home, essentially creating its own power grid. Base offers three different system configurations. The right configuration depends on your home’s layout, energy needs, and space availability.

How long does a single unit Battery last?

At low energy use, the single-unit Base battery can protect an average household for 20 hours. At moderate energy use, backup duration is typically 12-14 hours. You can extend this time by using fewer power-hungry appliances. For more specific information based on your battery configuration, check our specs here.