Does Base require Solar?
No, you don’t need solar to use our batteries. You don’t need solar to use Base because the batteries are designed to store energy directly from the grid. This allows you to access reliable backup power and lower energy costs without relying on solar panels.
That said, if you already have solar, Base works seamlessly with most solar panels. Plus, you can always add solar later—our batteries are designed to easily integrate with solar systems.
Texas: Base offers competitive solar buyback prices.
Illinois: If you have — or plan to add — solar panels, switching to Base may cost you more than using ComEd as your supplier. ComEd offers hourly pricing and net metering, which credits solar members at better rates than Base's flat solar buyback rate.