Texas, prone to frequent power outages due to grid strain, is seeing a new player in the home energy storage market: Base Power. Founded in Austin last year by Zach Dell, son of PC billionaire Michael Dell, and Justin Lopas, the company aims to provide a more reliable and potentially cheaper alternative to the existing system. The Problem & The Solution: Dell believes the current Texas grid is outdated and unreliable, according to a Bloomberg report, leading to blackouts and volatile energy prices. Base Power proposes installing battery storage systems in customers’ homes for $2,000, significa…
