Base Power Enters PJM — Home Batteries Reduce Power Costs in Supply‑Short Regions

Colleagues, a brief energy‑tech update: Base Power has started selling large residential batteries in Illinois and is entering PJM for the first time.

What happened:
- Batteries from 25 kWh; company also offers electricity at ~25% below ComEd rates.
- Already operates >500 MWh in Texas: charging on low‑cost power and discharging at peak.
- PJM entry matters: the region faces generation deficits and price pressure driven by data‑centre demand.

Why it matters: the model uses existing home connections to bypass interconnection queues, lowering peak load and peak prices.

How quickly can such VPPs influence local markets?
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