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The Startup Turning Home Batteries Into Grid Infrastructure

Bloomberg Technology Monday 03 August 2026, 18:15 UTC 1 min read
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Aug 3rd, 2026 The Startup Turning Home Batteries Into Grid Infrastructure Rising demand for electricity in the US is fueling investor interest in backing battery startups, such as Base Power, which just closed a $1 billion Series D round at a $13 billion post-money valuation. Base Power CEO and co-founder Zach Dell joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."

Aug 3rd, 2026 The Startup Turning Home Batteries Into Grid Infrastructure Rising demand for electricity in the US is fueling investor interest in backing battery startups, such as Base Power, which just closed a $1 billion Series D round at a $13 billion post-money valuation. Base Power CEO and co-founder Zach Dell joins Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."
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