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A clever new way to distribute storage on the grid

A clever new way to distribute storage on the grid

Update: 2024-07-03

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A new startup called Base Power aims to bring more stability to the volatile Texas grid by selling customers oversized home batteries at minimal costs and then using the excess capacity to trade on the market. In this episode, co-founders Zach Dell and Justin Lopas discuss their innovative business model and its potential impact in Texas and beyond.

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A clever new way to distribute storage on the grid

A clever new way to distribute storage on the grid

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