No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups Unlocking the Road to Energy Abundance with Base Power CEO and Co-Founder Zach Dell
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Oct 15, 2025 
Zach Dell, CEO and co-founder of Base Power, dives into the future of energy amid rising demand from AI. He shares insights on Base Power's recent $1 billion fundraise and its mission to lower electricity costs through innovative solar and battery solutions. Dell argues for a shift from centralized to distributed grid architecture and highlights the potential of batteries in transforming the energy landscape. He also discusses the importance of attracting top talent to the energy sector, emphasizing technology-driven opportunities for the future.
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Solar And Storage Will Define Energy's Next Era
- Base Power's mission is to lower electricity costs by vertically integrating solar and storage into a technology-led company.
- Zach argues the next five decades will be defined by solar and storage rather than coal or gas.
How Base's Customer Offer Works
- Sign up with Base and they install a home battery, serve the grid, and backup your house during outages.
- Base shares revenue from market participation to deliver roughly 10–20% monthly savings to customers.
A Distributed Power Plant Model
- Base aggregates distributed batteries into a network and bids them into wholesale markets with software.
- They use aggregated market income to lower retail prices and improve reliability for customers.