Founded in 2023, Base Power Company develops distributed battery storage systems designed to provide whole-home backup power and support the modernization of the aging US electric grid. The company's systems activate automatically during grid outages, leveraging renewable energy sources to decrease outages and smooth volatile energy prices. As of its most recent disclosures, the technology has been installed in more than 10,000 homes.
The company has raised over $1.3 billion in funding to scale its operations. Its geographic footprint currently covers Texas and Illinois. Base Power Company operates at the intersection of home energy, the power grid, and distributed energy resources.
Engineering is central to the company's approach. The team draws talent from sectors including rocket manufacturing, electric vehicles, and hyper-growth startups. Technical work spans battery technology and engineering disciplines.
