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Does Base require Solar?
Plus, you can always add solar later—our batteries are designed to easily integrate with solar systems… Watch Video Explanation No, you don’t need solar to use our batteries… And Base offers competitive solar buyback prices
If I have solar panels, can I see my solar data in the Base app?
Base members with solar panels installed alongside their Base battery can view solar data directly in… The "Home Energy" page displays both energy usage and solar production, with helpful tooltips to guide
Can I join Base if I have solar?
Competitive solar buyback: Base credits you for all your solar overproduction—whether it charges the… Base works for you with or without solar… Base batteries integrate seamlessly with solar panels without affecting your warranty or requiring any
Does Base offer solar buybacks to credit my overproduction? How can I see my solar production, usage, and overproduction?
You can see your solar data on your monthly bill in the “Solar Credits” section… Your Solar Credit amount is the rate multiplied by your kWh of unused solar… Underneath the credits, we also list your home’s solar usage (“Solar usage by home”) so you can see your
What steps do I need to take if I am adding solar panels after my Base system installation?
Send Base's solar requirements to your solar installer… Your solar system must be AC-coupled with a dedicated solar inverter… solar production
What is an Interconnection Agreement (IA)? Why does Base need my previous IA ? How can I locate it?
The Solar Interconnection document that we request typically includes details about your solar installation… Why do I need to submit my Solar Interconnection Agreement to Base?… between a utility company and a customer that defines how a distributed energy resource (DER)—such as a solar
How is the estimated backup duration on my Base App calculated? How can I extend it?
Solar isn’t currently factored into the calculation because predicting future solar production accurately… usage) 15 to 24 hours (average energy usage) 5 to 8 hours (high energy usage) Important note: If solar… If solar is available and charging your battery, it may further extend your backup time, even though
What does it mean if my energy bill went negative?
Solar Buybacks – If your solar system generated more energy than you consumed, and the credits exceeded
Can I control when the Base battery charges and discharges?
Base passes on some savings from this process to members, offering competitive solar buyback credits… for excess solar energy and below-market-average rates for household energy consumption
Why is Base significantly less expensive than alternatives?
An expensive solar system and solar battery also requires a massive upfront investment which often can