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Base Power raises another $1B to save the grid using backyard batteries
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Fusion42 · 3 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Base Power has raised another $1 billion to expand its installation of home batteries that store electricity and relieve grid strain, currently operating in Texas and Illinois. The batteries are offered via subscription, providing both backup power for homeowners and grid services, addressing rising electricity demand driven by electrification and AI data centre growth.
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You must rethink energy storage by focusing on distributed home batteries as grid allies, not just large-scale projects. The subscription model opens a new route to utility partnership and customer reach in Texas and Illinois before competitors scale.
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