As the U.S. grapples with escalating electricity demand and increasing grid instability, a growing number of homeowners are turning to solar energy and battery storage systems to secure their energy future. In 2025, the convergence of extreme weather events, aging infrastructure, and rising utility rates has underscored the urgency for energy independence. The Growing Strain […]
On April 2, 2025, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) made headlines by announcing $43 million in microgrid resilience grants and unveiling a groundbreaking partnership with Sunrun: a pilot program called Local PeakShift Power. This initiative will aggregate roughly 600 solar-plus-battery homes into a virtual power plant (VPP)—and each participating homeowner will earn $150 per battery […]
As solar energy adoption continues to grow across the United States, the focus is shifting from just generating clean power to storing it more efficiently. Recent innovations in solar battery technology are ushering in a new era of energy independence for homeowners. With breakthroughs in materials like solid-state lithium, iron-air, and other advanced chemistries, residential […]