Case Study: SMUD achieves grid optimization and backup power with Sunverge energy storage

SMUD and Sunverge Demonstrate the Potential of Aggregated Distributed Energy Storage & Solar

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) sought technology solutions to provide reliable power and grid optimization. Partnering with Sunverge, they aimed to evaluate how high penetrations of renewables and customer-sited energy storage could provide benefits, including bill reduction and backup power for homeowners.

Using its energy storage platform, Sunverge integrated 34 systems with SMUD's grid. This provided automated demand response and delivered significant results: customers saved an incremental 15% on bills compared to those with only solar, and the utility gained valuable grid services. The Sunverge systems also provided over 9,000 hours of backup power, demonstrating their reliability and dual value to both the customer and the grid.

SMUD

Mark Rawson

Storage R&D Manager