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Home batteries are suddenly cheap and everywhere. Here’s why.

Companies including Tesla and Base Power are vying for a piece of the rapidly growing market for home batteries. One technology has made it all possible.

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Competition in the home battery market is intensifying as both established firms and startups vie for market share. Tesla, long a leader, has responded to pressure by launching a new Powerwall leasing plan that reduces the monthly cost by more than two‑thirds. Meanwhile, up‑and‑coming company Base Power has secured $2 billion in funding within a year, signaling strong investor interest. These moves illustrate a rapid shift toward cheaper, more widely available home energy storage solutions.

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