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Sunrun, OutBack Power Pilot Renewable Energy Storage Systems

Published on 30 Oct 2014
Sunrun  OutBack Power 
Sunrun today announced a partnership with OutBack Power Technologies, Inc. to pilot renewable energy storage-based systems for a select group of Sunrun solar customers. As part of the pilot, Sunrun will combine and test OutBack Power's technology consisting of weather-resistant batteries and inverters with home solar systems in both indoor and outdoor environments.

"It is now more affordable than ever for consumers to run their homes with clean power, and we strongly believe that the next evolution of solar as a service for our customers is home solar paired with energy storage," said Sunrun's chief operating officer, Paul Winnowski. "With OutBack Power, we will further our commitment to providing customized and affordable home solar that allows customers to be a part of the solution for building a clean, modern grid that provides power when it is needed the most."

Based on results of the pilot, Sunrun plans to offer consumers additional options for when and how they use the solar power from their Sunrun solar system. With energy storage, homeowners who have solar on their rooftop can enjoy clean power during the day and tap stored solar energy to power their homes at night or during rainy or cloudy days when their solar system may be producing less electricity. The program builds upon Sunrun's commitment to providing consumers with clean, less expensive renewable energy customized for their home and lifestyle and OutBack Power's leadership in reliable, off-grid technology.

"Recent developments in utility and government incentive policies have encouraged our partners to look to smart, hybrid systems with energy storage capabilities as the next logical step in expanding their offerings to consumers," said Harvey Wilkinson, general manager at OutBack Power. "OutBack's energy storage-backed systems have earned longstanding confidence from our customers, such as the residential solar company, Sunrun. We know our dependable reputation and high quality products will translate into peace of mind and added value for their home solar customers."


ENF Profiles For Companies Mentioned in This Article

Sunrun (Solar System Installers): https://www.enfsolar.com/sunrun
OutBack Power (Solar Components): https://www.enfsolar.com/outback-power
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