Sunrun, a leading clean energy provider, has connected over 16,200 solar-plus-storage systems to bolster California’s power grid during peak demand. In 2023, its Peak Power Rewards program supplied 32 megawatts to PG&E using 8,500 batteries, with plans to double this year. Administered by the California Energy Commission, the Demand Side Grid Support program enhances grid stability, reducing blackout risks during extreme events. Sunrun, the program’s primary aggregator, seamlessly manages and dispatches customers’ batteries, compensating them for sharing solar energy. Operating daily from 4 to 9 p.m. from May to October, it assists when demand peaks, allowing customers to maintain a 20% backup reserve for home power. The program can engage Sunrun’s systems up to 35 times in 5 months, with ongoing enrollment and expanding participation.
Sunrun aids California’s grid with solar energy
Sunrun’s Peak Power Rewards program has doubled its capacity this summer, aiding California’s energy demand. (Image Credit: Sunrun)
The dual-use project integrates agriculture under solar panels and floating aquaculture with energy storage. (Image Source: PRNewswire)
The Horsham project combines solar and battery storage, supporting grid stability and peak demand management. (Image Credit/Source: Atimedia/Pixabay)
The 20 MW solar project actively supports Eramet’s SBTi roadmap and climate goals. (Image Source: SolarPanal/Pixabay)
Sherco Solar is the Upper Midwest’s largest solar project, set to power 150,000 homes when fully operational. (Image Source: Xcel Energy)