Sunrun, a major player in residential renewable energy in the United States, has just reached one million customers for its combined solar panel and energy storage solutions.
This milestone marks an important step for the company, which has now established itself as the largest developer of residential energy systems in the country.
Sunrun, founded in 2007, has transformed the home energy market by democratizing access to solar technologies, while progressively integrating storage systems to meet the growing need for energy resilience.
Sunrun’s strategy is based on a “storage-first” approach, initiated in 2023, which places energy storage at the heart of its offerings.
This approach enables customers not only to generate their own electricity, but also to secure their supply in the event of grid outages.
With over 2.8 million hours of backup power supplied during 659,000 grid interruptions, Sunrun is demonstrating the effectiveness and relevance of its solutions in a changing energy context.
Expansion driven by innovation
Sunrun doesn’t just supply solar panels.
The company is developing an extensive range of services, including electric vehicle charging and two-way energy flow systems.
For example, its partnership with Ford Motor Company for the F-150 Lightning enables vehicles to be transformed into power sources for homes, a particularly useful feature in times of high energy demand or grid failure.
At the same time, Sunrun is now the leading operator of residential virtual power plants in the United States.
This model makes it possible to pool the energy production and storage capacities of thousands of households and make them available to grid operators, thereby enhancing the flexibility and stability of the power system.
This ability to innovate and anticipate market needs puts Sunrun in a strong position to pursue its growth and meet the energy challenges of the future.
Market impact and outlook
Since its launch, Sunrun has produced over 37 billion kilowatt-hours of solar energy, contributing to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. Its solutions, which enable households to reduce their dependence on the public grid while controlling their energy costs, meet a growing demand for more resilient, self-sufficient alternatives.
As energy costs continue to rise and the reliability of the electricity grid is increasingly called into question, Sunrun is positioning itself as a key partner for consumers seeking to secure their supply while participating in the transformation of the energy market.
By expanding its technology portfolio and increasing its capacity, Sunrun looks set to play a pivotal role in America’s energy future.
