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Sunrun's Batteries Save Grids During Scorching Heatwave

6/28/2025

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Amid a scorching heatwave, Sunrun's home battery fleet surged into action on June 24, delivering over 340 MW of peak power to grids across California, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Puerto Rico. This impressive response not only averted blackouts but also helped lower energy prices, highlighting the vital role of distributed power plants in bolstering grid stability.

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Amid a scorching heatwave, Sunrun's home battery fleet surged into action on June 24, delivering over 340 MW of peak power to grids across California, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Puerto Rico. This impressive response not only averted blackouts but also helped lower energy prices, highlighting the vital role of distributed power plants in bolstering grid stability.