Tesla and Base Power Drive Down Home Battery Costs Through Virtual Power Plants

By Tim De Chant · TechCrunch · 2026-08-19

TechCrunch reports that a surge in competition is drastically reducing the cost of residential energy storage. In Texas, companies like Tesla and Base Power are offering battery leasing plans for under thirty-five dollars monthly by aggregating individual units into virtual power

TechCrunch reports that a surge in competition is drastically reducing the cost of residential energy storage. In Texas, companies like Tesla and Base Power are offering battery leasing plans for under thirty-five dollars monthly by aggregating individual units into virtual power