Walmart Invests in Base Power Home Batteries
Walmart and Sam's Club members can get a 20% discount on Base Power home battery installation fees beginning November 2026.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Walmart announced a strategic investment in Base Power, a Texas-based home energy and battery storage company. The partnership aims to expand access to affordable home battery systems, beginning with an initial launch in Texas.
Why it matters
The partnership brings distributed home battery storage to a large retail customer base, which could make backup power and grid support more accessible to households. Base Power's batteries are designed to reinforce the electricity grid during periods of peak demand.
Eligible enrollees receive a 20% discount on the standard upfront battery installation fee starting in November 2026. Base Power, founded in 2023, is launching the offering first in Texas, its largest market.
The players
Walmart
Walmart is a major American multinational retail corporation that operates a large network of discount and grocery stores across the United States.
Base Power
Base Power is a Texas-based home energy and battery storage company founded in 2023 that provides distributed energy storage to reinforce the electricity grid.
The details
Customers and Sam's Club members can enroll in an eligible Base Power home battery offering at participating Walmart and Sam's Club locations. The systems use distributed batteries that support the grid during peak demand and can be used by homeowners during outages.
Timeline
2023: Base Power was founded in Texas.
November 2026: The 20% installation fee discount begins for enrollees.
Roadmap
The partnership extends distributed home battery storage, which Base Power uses to support the grid, into mass-market retail channels. It places a major retailer alongside residential energy storage as electric vehicle and home electrification markets expand.
Homeowners in Texas who enroll in an eligible Base Power battery at participating Walmart or Sam's Club locations can pay 20% less on the standard upfront installation fee. The batteries can provide backup power during outages.
The takeaway
Consumers considering home battery backup should compare upfront installation fees and enrollment terms before committing. Eligibility details and availability outside Texas remain to be confirmed.
What happens next
The 20% installation fee discount begins in November 2026, and the offering is planned to expand to additional locations and markets over time.
Further reading
Explore more on Electric Vehicles coverage for context on home energy storage trends.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ESG Today.
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