Sunrun Customers Power Through Multi-Day Outages, Help Neighbors in the Aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) customers in Houston demonstrated the resilience of solar-plus-storage systems during Hurricane Beryl's aftermath. Over 1,600 customers maintained power for 70,000+ hours as grid outages affected millions. Michael Shepard from Porter, TX, powered his home for 200+ consecutive hours without relying on generators.
CEO Mary Powell emphasized the safety benefits of solar and battery systems over portable generators, which caused carbon monoxide poisoning incidents. On average, each Sunrun customer received 44 hours of backup power. Customers like Xavier Harris and Allante McGowan highlighted the system's ability to power essential appliances and preserve medications.
Notably, Sunrun customers shared their clean energy with neighbors. Brent McNiel in Richmond, TX, provided power to nearby homes and sheltered a family. With 102,000+ battery systems nationwide, Sunrun aims to expand access in Texas, supporting grid stability during peak demand.
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) ha dimostrato la resilienza dei sistemi solare e di accumulo durante le conseguenze dell'uragano Beryl, con i clienti di Houston che hanno mantenuto la corrente per oltre 70.000 ore, mentre i blackout della rete hanno colpito milioni di persone. Michael Shepard di Porter, TX, ha alimentato la sua casa per oltre 200 ore consecutive senza affidarsi a generatori.
Il CEO Mary Powell ha sottolineato i benefici per la sicurezza dei sistemi solari e di batterie rispetto ai generatori portatili, che hanno causato incidenti di avvelenamento da monossido di carbonio. In media, ogni cliente di Sunrun ha ricevuto 44 ore di energia di emergenza. Clienti come Xavier Harris e Allante McGowan hanno evidenziato la capacità del sistema di alimentare elettrodomestici essenziali e di preservare i farmaci.
In modo significativo, i clienti di Sunrun hanno condiviso la loro energia pulita con i vicini. Brent McNiel a Richmond, TX, ha fornito energia a case vicine e ha ospitato una famiglia. Con oltre 102.000 sistemi di batterie a livello nazionale, Sunrun mira a espandere l'accesso in Texas, sostenendo la stabilità della rete durante i picchi di domanda.
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) mostró la resiliencia de los sistemas de energía solar y almacenamiento durante las secuelas del huracán Beryl, ya que los clientes en Houston mantuvieron energía por más de 70,000 horas mientras los cortes de luz afectaban a millones. Michael Shepard de Porter, TX, alimentó su hogar durante más de 200 horas consecutivas sin depender de generadores.
La CEO Mary Powell enfatizó los beneficios de seguridad de los sistemas solares y de baterías sobre los generadores portátiles, que provocaron incidentes de intoxicación por monóxido de carbono. De media, cada cliente de Sunrun recibió 44 horas de energía de respaldo. Clientes como Xavier Harris y Allante McGowan destacaron la capacidad del sistema para alimentar electrodomésticos esenciales y conservar medicamentos.
Notablemente, los clientes de Sunrun compartieron su energía limpia con sus vecinos. Brent McNiel en Richmond, TX, proporcionó energía a casas cercanas y albergó a una familia. Con más de 102,000 sistemas de baterías en todo el país, Sunrun tiene como objetivo expandir el acceso en Texas, apoyando la estabilidad de la red durante los picos de demanda.
선런 (Nasdaq: RUN) 고객들이 허리케인 베릴의 여파 속에서 태양광과 저장 시스템의 회복력을 보여주었습니다. 휴스턴의 1,600명 이상의 고객이 수백만 명이 영향을 받은 전력 중단에도 불구하고 70,000시간 이상 전력을 유지했습니다. 마이클 셰퍼드는 포터, TX에서 200시간 이상 연속으로 전기를 공급하며 발전기 의존 없이 자신의 집에 전력을 공급했습니다.
CEO 메리 파웰은 휴대용 발전기보다 태양광 및 배터리 시스템의 안전 이점을 강조했습니다. 발전기는 일산화탄소 중독 사건을 일으켰습니다. 평균적으로 선런 고객은 44시간의 백업 전력을 받았습니다. 자비에르 해리스와 알란테 맥고완과 같은 고객들은 시스템이 필수 가전제품에 전력을 공급하고 의약품을 보존할 수 있는 능력을 강조했습니다.
특히, 선런 고객들은 이웃과 청정 에너지를 공유했습니다. 브렌트 맥닐은 리치몬드, TX에서 인근 가정에 전력을 제공하고 한 가족을 보호했습니다. 전국적으로 102,000개 이상의 배터리 시스템을 보유한 선런은 텍사스에서의 접근성을 확장하고 피크 수요시 전력망 안정성을 지원하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) a montré la résilience des systèmes solaires et de stockage chez ses clients à Houston suite aux conséquences de l'ouragan Beryl. Plus de 1 600 clients ont maintenu l'alimentation pendant plus de 70 000 heures alors que des pannes de réseau ont affecté des millions de personnes. Michael Shepard de Porter, TX, a alimenté son domicile pendant plus de 200 heures consécutives sans recourir à des générateurs.
La PDG Mary Powell a souligné les avantages en matière de sécurité des systèmes solaires et de batteries par rapport aux générateurs portables, qui ont causé des incidents d'intoxication au monoxyde de carbone. En moyenne, chaque client de Sunrun a bénéficié de 44 heures d'énergie de secours. Des clients comme Xavier Harris et Allante McGowan ont mis en avant la capacité du système à alimenter des appareils essentiels et à préserver des médicaments.
Notamment, les clients de Sunrun ont partagé leur énergie propre avec leurs voisins. Brent McNiel à Richmond, TX, a fourni de l'énergie à des maisons voisines et a hébergé une famille. Avec plus de 102 000 systèmes de batteries à l'échelle nationale, Sunrun vise à élargir l'accès au Texas, soutenant la stabilité du réseau pendant les pics de demande.
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) Kunden in Houston zeigten die Widerstandsfähigkeit von Solar-Plus-Speichersystemen während der Folgen von Hurrikan Beryl. Über 1.600 Kunden hielten die Stromversorgung über 70.000 Stunden aufrecht, während Stromausfälle Millionen betrafen. Michael Shepard aus Porter, TX, versorgte sein Zuhause über 200 Stunden am Stück ohne auf Generatoren angewiesen zu sein.
CEO Mary Powell betonte die Sicherheitsvorteile von Solar- und Batteriesystemen im Vergleich zu tragbaren Generatoren, die Vorfälle von Kohlenmonoxidvergiftungen verursachten. Im Durchschnitt erhielt jeder Sunrun-Kunde 44 Stunden Backup-Strom. Kunden wie Xavier Harris und Allante McGowan hoben die Fähigkeit des Systems hervor, essentielle Geräte mit Strom zu versorgen und Medikamente zu lagern.
Bemerkenswerterweise teilten Sunrun-Kunden ihre saubere Energie mit Nachbarn. Brent McNiel in Richmond, TX, versorgte benachbarte Häuser mit Strom und bot einer Familie Unterschlupf. Mit über 102.000 Batteriesystemen im ganzen Land strebt Sunrun an, den Zugang in Texas zu erweitern und die Stabilität des Stromnetzes während der Spitzenlast zu unterstützen.
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Sunrun customers utilized solar-plus-storage systems to keep their lights on, food refrigerated, and fans running during widespread outages that affected millions of Texans
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During prolonged power outages in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, more than 1,600 customers of Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), the nation’s leading provider of clean energy as a subscription service, in the greater Houston area were able to keep their homes energized with more than 70,000 hours of backup energy provided by their solar-plus-storage systems. Beryl slammed ashore as a Category 1 storm on July 8, knocking out power to nearly 3 million homes and businesses in Texas. Some residents waited more than a week for grid power to be restored in their area.
“I went without utility power for nine days, but everything in my house that I needed power for was available because of my Sunrun panels and battery,” said Michael Shepard from Porter, TX. “It’s been essential, and I recommend it to anybody so that they can have the ability to store the sun’s energy and be self-sufficient during these outages.”
Sunrun’s systems charge the batteries during the day using solar energy collected by the panels, which simultaneously powers the home. During the night, the home is powered solely by the stored energy discharged from the batteries. This renewable process ensures customers can endure extended grid outages. In Shepard’s case, he was able to power his home for over 200 consecutive hours without needing to procure gas for a noisy, polluting generator.
“Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Beryl and the subsequent grid outages that have left many struggling to secure basic necessities,” said Sunrun CEO Mary Powell. “We are also deeply saddened by reports of numerous hospitalizations due to carbon monoxide poisoning from portable generators. We believe that combining residential solar with at-home batteries is a better, healthier, and safer solution to protect families and households from these types of life-threatening power outages.”
In the days and weeks following Beryl’s landfall, more than 1,600 Sunrun customers relied on their solar-plus-storage systems for backup power, accumulating a total of 70,000 backup hours. On average, each customer received 44 hours of backup power, indicating that the typical Sunrun customer was without reliable grid power for approximately two or more days.
“I recently got my Sunrun system installed, and I’m lucky I did because I’ve already been through two outages,” said Xavier Harris of Katy, TX. “We didn’t lose power. Everything was functioning in my house, including the air conditioning, TV, internet, and ice machine. Why sit in the dark for five or six days when you can have a sustainable option to power your home?”
“In the past, we’ve had to throw away expensive medication when our fridge lost power, but that didn’t happen this time around, thanks to Sunrun,” said Houston resident Allante McGowan. “It definitely gives me peace of mind to know that everything will still work in my home.”
Sunrun customers also offered relief from the summer heat to their neighbors by sharing their clean solar energy. Brent McNiel, a Sunrun customer and regional sales manager in Richmond, TX, was directly in the storm's path. Using extension cords, he provided power to his neighbors' refrigerators, freezers, and fans, and even invited another family to stay at his home to access air conditioning.
“I took a photo of my house with all the lights glowing while my entire neighborhood was pitch black,” McNiel said. “It was an honor to open our home to guests and to help our neighbors keep essential appliances running during the outage. They were amazed that my home still had power, which led to many conversations about the benefits of Sunrun’s solar and battery systems.”
Sunrun is a storage-first company, with more than 102,000 battery systems installed across the country. These battery systems not only provide backup power during grid outages but also enable customers to support their local power grid by sharing stored solar energy during peak demand, helping to control costs and prevent power emergencies.
“We fully support expanding access for Texas families to these home solutions,” Powell added. “In addition to safeguarding homes against outages, the solar and battery systems can also be aggregated and deployed to meet demand and provide relief to a stressed power grid.”
With nearly a million customers, Sunrun leads the industry in innovation and customer service. Sunrun provides solar and storage solutions with no upfront costs, enabling more households to join the clean energy revolution and gain greater energy security, as well as control over their energy production and usage.
About Sunrun
Sunrun Inc. (Nasdaq: RUN) revolutionized the solar industry in 2007 by removing financial barriers and democratizing access to locally-generated, renewable energy. Today, Sunrun is the nation’s leading provider of clean energy as a subscription service, offering residential solar and storage with no upfront costs. Sunrun’s innovative products and solutions can connect homes to the cleanest energy on earth, providing them with energy security, predictability, and peace of mind. Sunrun also manages energy services that benefit communities, utilities, and the electric grid while enhancing customer value. Discover more at www.sunrun.com
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