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Solar Ev: Power Your Electric Vehicle With Solar Energy & Battery Storage

Published April 10, 2018

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What powers your electric vehicle? Electricity. Many EV owners power their cars by plugging them in at home, and many do it with solar energy.¹ Although states are planning for convenient EV battery charging stations across the country, it’s also a good idea to plan for a smart home to power your smart car.

Gas savings are available for many EV owners, and long-term energy savings are available for homeowners with solar systems. This dynamic duo not only lowers your environmental impact and carbon footprint but also helps you save.

With the latest solar and battery storage technology, you can achieve maximum savings on utility rates and harmful emissions, reaping the full benefits of a sustainable energy solution.

Who doesn’t like a win-win?

4 in 10 EV owners use solar energy to power their cars

Studies suggest that electric vehicle owners drive more efficiently and conserve more significant amounts of energy across the spectrum.² In short, EV owners care about their carbon footprint. And some states indicate that four out of ten EV drivers are using, or considering using, home solar panels to generate electricity.³

Sunrun’s brightbox™ battery storage and residential solar panels

Everybody is thinking solar. There are good reasons why. Solar panel costs have shrunk dramatically in the past few years. Solar energy’s positive effect on our planet – reduction of harmful CO2 emissions – is scientifically undeniable.

Currently, solar panels cost less than current utility rates.⁴ Both solar and EV owners have tax credits and incentives from the state and federal levels to purchase an electric vehicle and a residential solar system.

Sunrun is happy to be part of this mix. We have installed thousands of solar rooftop systems across America and have helped our customers reduce costs and gain long-term solar savings.

Get the facts: electric vehicles & solar are now more affordable

As mentioned, government tax incentives and credits make EV batteries and solar systems increasingly popular.⁵ For example, New York and 11 other Northeast states created the “Transportation and Climate Initiative” in 2010 to reduce their collective carbon footprint.⁶

EV sales worldwide as of December 2017: China roughly 1.3 million; Europe 950,000; and 370,000 in the U.S.⁷ By 2040, there will be 30 EVs on the road for every hundred cars.⁸

And solar? The world generates enough solar power to distribute clean energy to roughly 30 million residential homes.⁹ The cost of solar has been dropping steadily for the last couple of years. And this isn’t just for solar panels.

Lower costs also affect inverters, trackers, labor,¹⁰ and proprietary software. Costs are getting lower around the planet, as are the creation of jobs. Everyone is benefiting from the rise of renewable energy sources.

Keep your house & car running with Sunrun solar power

Making a green, smart home with solar energy has never been easier. Solar panels, combined with a backup battery when the sun or the power goes out, will keep your house and car humming for several days.

Sunrun’s Brightbox solar battery storage service also keeps your house and your car green. This, in turn, keeps the planet green. This trio grants you incredible long-term savings with the satisfaction of doing good for our planet.

With solar panel technology advancing rapidly, you can enjoy reliable, sustainable energy for several years. We like that.

Energy independence with Sunrun’s brightbox™ plus solar panels

Generators are commonly used as backups to power through an outage. Generators produce toxic fumes, must be kept far from your house, are noisy and use gas or diesel that must be replaced. You’re tied to your generator when you use it.

With Sunrun Brightbox, there are no harmful effects, no extra noise, and no gas or diesel required. Our battery storage system is charged by solar panels during a blackout for approximately 8 to 12 hours. It’s that easy. When the sun comes back out, your panels start recharging your battery.

You can keep your car and home powered up during blackouts or outages. You can also use stored energy during off-peak hours, giving you more energy independence over increasing utility rates and greater control when you need it the most. With a reliable solar power station, you can stay connected even when the electric grid fails.

The benefits of using Brightbox extend beyond just emergency power; it offers continuous energy savings and reduces your carbon footprint.

We are an environmentally conscious nation

Millennials and Generation X have pushed the awareness envelope toward climate change in a big way. And Baby Boomers are buying EVs and solar systems across our nation at a fast rate.

We all care about the environment and our collective carbon footprint. We want to contribute to a sustainable planet. However, here at Sunrun, we know the world doesn’t care how old you are.¹¹ The important thing is creating a cleaner and greener planet with renewable energy from sources like solar farms and enjoying the benefits that come with it.

We can all be proud that our nation is waking up to a sustainable future.

How much does it cost to power up your car with solar?

When the sun goes down or during a power outage or blackout, we still need to get to where we are going. We still need to use our appliances, we still need the lights on, and we still need to get to work.

Did you know that it costs $1,284 per year for gas, traveling 50 miles per day? And it costs $734 to power up your car with solar. That’s $550 that can be spent on something other than gas.¹²

Add that to the savings you are making on powering up your home and appliances by using Sunrun’s solar system and battery backup. The combined savings have great potential—keep the green in your pocket where it belongs!

Welcome to the future of home energy storage & electric vehicles

Whether it’s for tax credits or carbon footprint, or you simply can’t stomach the rise in gas and electricity prices, it’s clear that EV batteries, solar panels, and battery storage for our cars and homes are in our collective future. And the future is now.

Investing in a solar power station not only secures energy independence but also ensures you’re positively impacting the environment. A power station paired with your EV and home can provide a seamless and sustainable energy solution, even when the electric grid is stressed.

Integrating solar panels and battery storage allows you to maintain power for your home and electric vehicle without relying solely on the electric grid. This way, you achieve greater energy independence and contribute to a greener planet through renewable energy.

With the rising popularity of plug-in vehicles, having a home solar power system ensures that you are always ready to charge your EV efficiently. As more plug-in vehicles enter the market, the demand for home renewable energy solutions will continue to grow, making solar panels and battery storage a smart investment for the future.

Take the next step toward energy independence

Are you ready to experience the benefits of solar energy and battery storage? Sunrun wants to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint and energy savings.

Contact us and talk with one of our solar technicians today. First, start with a complimentary solar quote and see how a solar power station can benefit your home.

Join the growing number of home and EV owners achieving energy independence and positively impacting the environment.

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