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Tesla and Sunrun Batteries Stabilize San Jose Grid During Heat Wave

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 22
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What happened

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During a heat wave, home batteries from Tesla and Sunrun provided enough energy to power every home in San Francisco and San Jose during peak hours on October 6. This capacity helped absorb spikes in demand on the electrical grid in the region. The ability to draw on locally stored energy is cheaper than building new gas plants or importing electricity from other states.

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Why it matters

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This grid adaptability allows homeowners to become active participants, potentially earning money by sending power from their home batteries or electric vehicles back to the energy system. This localized energy use saves money for all ratepayers in the long run.

Tesla and Sunrun coordinate residential battery capacity through Virtual Power Plants to power households during peak hours.

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Who's involved

  • San JoseThe city where grid stabilization occurred.
  • TeslaAmerican automotive and energy storage company providing home batteries.
  • SunrunAmerican renewable energy company partnering with Tesla on grid support.

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    The city council might see support for local energy policy and infrastructure goals.

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