When the grid is up and running, Base charges and discharges the battery while performing grid balancing operations, allowing you to enjoy a low upfront cost and monthly energy savings. Energy discharged from the battery will always cover your home's load first before sending power back to the grid.
Continuous improvements are regularly made to the Base Power system, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of grid balancing and battery operation.
During an outage, if solar panels are installed, they can recharge the battery during daylight hours. This feature significantly extends the amount of backup time available, ensuring prolonged usability during extended outages.
Base will not discharge the battery below 20% during normal operations to maintain a reserve for 97.5% of outages in the state of Texas. However, during specific conditions like anticipated severe weather events, this reserve may increase to 30%-50% for added reliability.
To maximize the efficiency of the Base Power system during outages, prioritize powering essential appliances such as refrigerators. Monitor energy usage and consider reducing non-essential appliances to extend battery life. Utilizing solar panels during daylight to recharge can also optimize performance during prolonged outages.
When the grid goes down, you have exclusive access to the battery for backup power. Base will not and cannot discharge energy to the grid during an outage.
During the transition to battery power during an outage, the system operates seamlessly, though minor delays of less than a second may occasionally result in device resets.