Sunrun #5 on TIME’s 2026 List of World’s Most Impactful Companies

Sunrun, the leading American provider of home solar, battery storage, and home-to-grid power solutions, has been ranked fifth on TIME magazine’s inaugural list of the World’s Most Impactful Companies for 2026. The company also secured the top spot in the utilities category, reflecting its significant contributions to making renewable energy affordable and accessible. TIME’s list, which includes 500 companies worldwide, recognises firms that generate measurable positive impacts across society, the environment, and the economy, with Sunrun’s efforts standing out for their role in stabilising the US power grid. Central to Sunrun’s recognition is its innovative subscription model, which removes upfront costs and enables a broader demographic of Americans to adopt home energy storage systems. This approach not only provides customers with energy independence and backup power but also contributes to grid health by offering predictable energy costs and reducing reliance on traditional power sources. Sunrun’s extensive residential battery fleet supports 18 distributed power plant programmes, which assist grid operators in managing peak demand, mitigating price spikes, and preventing blackouts through intelligent, flexible power dispatch. Sunrun’s CEO, Mary Powell, highlighted the company’s role as a stabiliser and resource for the grid, especially as infrastructure faces increasing pressure from growing electrification and data centre demands. The company’s pioneering vehicle-to-grid and neighbourhood-level grid initiatives further demonstrate its commitment to innovation in distributed energy resources. Since its founding in 2007, Sunrun has delivered substantial benefits, including nearly $2 billion in customer energy savings, millions of hours of backup power during outages, and a significant reduction in carbon emissions equivalent to taking dozens of gas-fired power plants offline. The implications of this recognition extend beyond accolades, underscoring the growing importance of distributed energy solutions in the transition to a more resilient and sustainable power system. Sunrun’s model exemplifies how businesses can align profitability with environmental and social responsibility, setting a benchmark for other companies in the clean energy sector. As the energy landscape evolves, Sunrun’s continued expansion and innovation are likely to play a crucial role in shaping the future of home energy and grid management in the United States.