Renewables Lead, Sunrun Powers Grid
It is a landmark time for energy. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), renewables are officially set to overtake coal as the world’s top source of electricity by mid-2026 at the latest. In fact, some data suggests that in the first half of 2025, renewable generation already briefly nudged past coal for the first time in history. This shift isn't just about massive wind farms or dams; it's increasingly driven by decentralized, residential power. The Rise of the "Virtual Power Plant" As the world pivots, companies like Sunrun are fundamentally changing their identity. While long known as the leading residential solar installer in the U.S., Sunrun has evolved into a "grid services" provider. * Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): Sunrun now manages over 100,000 customers in its distributed power plant programs. By networking thousands of home batteries together, they can discharge energy back into the grid during peak demand (like a summer heatwave), e...