Inevitable

Startup Series: Battery-Powered Homes with Base

Oct 3, 2024

Zach Dell, Co-founder and CEO of Base Power Company, aims to transform home energy services with innovative battery solutions. He discusses his entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration for Base, and the company's unique approach to distributed batteries in Texas. The conversation covers the challenges of clean energy, battery technology, and the importance of customer-centric models. Zach also delves into the significance of battery storage for grid support and the startup's strategy for affordability and reliability in home energy services.

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Base Power Company aims to revolutionize home energy services by leveraging distributed batteries to enhance reliability and affordability without needing rooftop solar.

Zach Dell's entrepreneurial journey highlights the transition from developing biogas systems to recognizing the potential of battery storage in addressing evolving energy demand.

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Innovative Energy Solutions

Base Power Company aims to revolutionize home energy services through the use of distributed batteries, providing reliable and affordable electricity without the need for rooftop solar. This technology not only supports the grid during peak demand but also offers protection for customers during outages. Base claims they can deliver these benefits at a significantly lower cost compared to traditional solutions, making them a unique player in the energy market. Their commitment to this innovative model has garnered attention from investors, including a recent $68 million Series A funding round.

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Innovating in Clean Energy and Battery Solutions

19min

Revolutionizing Energy Management with Battery Technology

2min

Empowering Energy: The Rise of Battery-Powered Homes

11min

Building an Innovative Team for Energy Solutions

2min

Innovating Utility: The Future of Energy Storage and Solar Integration

4min

Envisioning the Future of Home Energy Solutions

2min

This My Climate Journey podcast episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Ion during Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week.

Zach Dell is the Co-founder and CEO of Base Power Company. Base aspires to build a reliable and affordable home energy service powered by distributed batteries. Their technology supports the grid during times of peak need and protects customers during outages. They claim to do this at a fraction of the cost of other solutions. Base is serving live customers in Texas and claims to be the only electricity provider to offer a home battery, monthly energy service, and installation, all in one with no requirement of rooftop solar.

MCJ is a proud investor in Base via our venture capital fund. The company recently raised a $68 million Series A round via Valor Equity Partners, Thrive Capital, and others in which we participated. In this episode, we dig into Zach's journey, the origins of Base, and what he sees as the path ahead for distributed storage and home energy as he builds a vertically integrated business in this enormous space.

In this episode, we cover:

[2:47] Zach's background and journey into entrepreneurship, with a focus on solving energy and climate problems
[7:57] How he landed on batteries and met his co-founder, Justin Lopas
[14:05] Base's residential approach in Texas
[22:00] The company's business model and role in the energy market
[25:03] Base's ideal customer
[27:30] The battery's current and future manufacturing strategy
[31:00] Zach's key learnings from starting a business
[32:18] Base's company culture and who they're looking to hire
[36:46] How Base could grow into other energy sectors
[40:00] Zach's vision for the future

Episode recorded on Sept 10, 2024 (Published on Oct 3, 2024)

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