Yes! Currently, Base members can connect a plug-in portable generator to their home by installing a generator interlock on their main panel. This allows the generator to power the home during a prolonged outage if the battery is drained; however, it does not recharge the battery itself.
Starting in summer 2025, Base will offer a new version of the battery with an add-on (available for an additional $1,000) that allows members to plug a generator directly into the battery for even greater backup capabilities.
This add-on cannot be retrofitted to existing batteries—members must wait for the new version of the battery if they want this capability.
Benefits of this setup:
Steadily recharge the battery using a generator.
The battery and generator work together to power your home and manage peak loads, enabling a portable generator to provide whole-home backup.
Simultaneously power your home and recharge the battery for extended outages.
Infinite backup for homes consuming <85 kWh/day.
Generator Compatibility:
Required: 4000 W rated portable generators with 240V output.
Not Compatible: Whole-home standby generators.