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Texas home battery plans · Updated October 18, 2026
Base Power vs Solrite: $0 upfront vs a $695 install fee
Base Power and Solrite both put a battery at your home that they own, and both pair it with an electricity plan. The differences are in battery size, the upfront fee, the contract and what it costs to leave. Here they are side by side, with each company's own documents linked below.
- $0 vs $695–$995 to start. Solrite has no upfront cost and no installation fee. Base charges a one-time install fee.
- More battery for about the same monthly fee. Up to 60 kWh for $20/mo, vs 39.2 kWh for $19/mo with one Base Core.
- Service for 20 years, no cancel fee for the battery. Base's battery agreement is 12 years with a $500 fee to cancel early.
Side by side
| Solrite (through Watt Hero) | Base Power | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery size | Up to 60 kWh (Duracell Power Center) | Base Core: 39.2 kWh total per battery; 1 or 2 batteries (39.2 or 78.4 kWh) |
| Upfront / install | $0 upfront, $0 installation fee | $695 (1 battery) or $995 (2 batteries), varies by ZIP and plan; $50 refundable deposit credited toward it |
| Monthly battery fee | $20 | $19 (1 battery) or $29 (2 batteries) |
| Electricity | Solrite-approved provider: about 14¢/kWh average including delivery (about 13–15¢ on the EFL), plus a $9.95/mo base charge | Base is the provider. Oncor EFL (10/07/2026): 14.8–15.4¢/kWh average depending on usage. CenterPoint EFL (09/07/2026): 14.4¢ at 2,000 kWh. The membership fee is not included in those averages. |
| Battery agreement | 20 years, with service for the full term | 12-year Battery Services Agreement; electricity plan is 36 months |
| Leaving early | Leaving the Solrite-approved electricity provider early carries a penalty (see your agreement) | $500 deinstallation fee to cancel during the term; you must keep Base as your electricity provider to keep the battery |
| Who owns it | Solrite owns, maintains and replaces it | Base owns it; service and warranty at no cost for defects |
| Existing solar | Owned solar only (cash or loan); leased/PPA not yet | Works with AC-coupled solar, owned or leased; homes with an existing Powerwall or Enphase battery are not eligible |
| Grid exports | 1:1 credit at your per-kWh rate (incl. per-kWh delivery) for Solrite-directed battery exports | Solar exports credited at $0.04/kWh on the Oncor EFL |
| Selling your home | Agreement transfers with the home | Battery transfers to the buyer, or Base removes it for $500 |
| Service areas | Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas, TNMP | Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas, TNMP, some co-ops and El Paso Electric (battery-plan EFLs posted for Oncor and CenterPoint) |
What the differences mean
Upfront cost
Solrite is $0 to get started. Base charges a one-time install fee of $695 or $995.
Battery size for the money
For about the same monthly fee ($20 vs $19), Solrite installs up to 60 kWh; one Base Core is 39.2 kWh. Base's two-battery plan (78.4 kWh) is $29 a month plus the $995 install fee.
How long you're committed
Solrite's agreement is 20 years and covers service for the whole term. Base's battery agreement is 12 years, with a $500 fee to cancel early. Longer can be good (service covered longer) or not (a longer commitment). Read both agreements.
Where Base may fit better
If your solar is leased or on a PPA, or your home is on a co-op Base serves, Base may be an option where Solrite isn't yet.
Which one costs less for your home?
It depends on how much power you use, how much solar you export and your utility. The fair way to compare: add the monthly battery fee to the electricity cost at your usage, then add any upfront fee spread over the years you'll stay. Upload your bill and Michael will run the Solrite side for your home.
Sources
- Base Core battery: basepowercompany.com/core (retrieved Oct 18, 2026)
- Base Oncor and CenterPoint plans, fees: /oncor, /centerpoint (retrieved Oct 18, 2026)
- Base Oncor EFL, dated 10/07/2026: PDF; CenterPoint EFL, dated 09/07/2026: PDF
- Base Battery Services Agreement term and fees: Base help center (updated Jul 29, 2026)
- Base with existing solar, moving: /with-solar (retrieved Oct 18, 2026)
- Solrite program terms: Solrite agreement and the Solrite-approved provider's EFL (provided at enrollment)
See the Solrite numbers for your bill
Upload a photo of your electric bill and get an estimate in about a minute. Or call or text Michael at 469-855-0499.
Comparison based on publicly available information as of October 18, 2026; terms and prices change. Rates, fees, eligibility and program terms must be verified for your home; the current EFL and agreement control. Base Power is a trademark of its owner. Watt Hero is not affiliated with or endorsed by Base Power. Watt Hero is an Authorized Solrite Dealer.