a16z-backed Base Power is offering cheaper electricity to the power grid that needs it most
Energy storage startup Base Power is expanding its residential battery services into the PJM Interconnection grid, which serves regions struggling with high electricity demand from data centers. The company offers lower rates than traditional utilities by using its battery network to balance grid load.
Why it matters
Innovative energy storage solutions are becoming essential as data center growth puts unprecedented strain on regional power grids.
Energy storage startup Base Power began selling its massive home battery systems to residents of Illinois yesterday, Canary Media reported . Crucially, it’ll be the startup’s first foray into the grid territory operated by PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. grid operator by territory, and one that has particularly struggled to cope with an onslaught of new data centers.
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