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Sunrun Inc. provides residential solar, home battery storage and home-to-grid power plant services in the United States. The company designs, installs, sells, owns and maintains residential solar energy systems and offers home energy systems through a subscription model, with customer agreements that can extend over long contract terms.
Sunrun news commonly covers operating and financial results, subscriber and cash-generation metrics, capital-structure disclosures, governance matters and shareholder voting topics. Company updates also address battery storage adoption, distributed power plant programs, grid-services dispatches, utility partnerships and the role of storage-plus-solar systems in supporting local and system-wide electric grids.
Sunrun has completed its acquisition of Vivint Solar, creating a clean energy leader valued at approximately $22 billion. The merger brings together over 500,000 customers and 3 gigawatts of solar energy capacity, positioning Sunrun as a top player in the solar market. With anticipated annual cost synergies of $90 million over the next 12 to 18 months, the companies aim to enhance their market reach and improve energy offerings. Sunrun will continue to operate under the ticker symbol RUN.
CHANEL has pledged $35 million for solar energy initiatives targeting low-income households through a partnership with Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN). This collaboration aims to provide solar access to nearly 30,000 residents in California, yielding monthly energy savings of $40 to $50. Additionally, the project will facilitate over 20,000 job training hours in its first year. The investment aligns with CHANEL’s Global Climate Strategy, seeking to reduce carbon emissions and support disadvantaged communities.
Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN) and Vivint Solar (NYSE: VSLR) announced the early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act for their merger. This signifies progress towards their strategic merger, which awaits stockholder approval and other customary closing conditions, expected to finalize in early October 2020. The merger aims to enhance operational efficiencies and expand market presence in the residential solar sector.
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) has partnered with GRID Alternatives to offer free battery systems to low-income customers in wildfire-prone areas of California. Funded through California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program, this initiative aims to enhance energy security amid increasing blackouts. Recipients will receive a home battery storage system along with ten years of monitoring. This program, which specifically targets underserved communities, emphasizes energy equity and allows families to mitigate power outages effectively.
On August 18, 2020, Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) and Vivint Solar announced a Stock Purchase Agreement where Coatue US 24 LLC acquired 11,627,907 shares of Vivint Solar for $21.50 per share, totaling approximately $250 million. Coatue agreed to vote its newly acquired shares in favor of the Sunrun-Vivint Solar merger and entered a 120-day lock-up agreement on the shares. Importantly, neither company sold shares nor will they benefit from this transaction financially.
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) has partnered with SK E&S to co-invest in a new venture aimed at electrifying homes. This partnership will leverage Sunrun's extensive customer base and its solar and battery technology. They plan to invest $150 million initially, with equal ownership. SK E&S will purchase $75 million of Sunrun common stock at $36.15 per share, reflecting a commitment to expand renewable energy solutions. The venture aims to enhance the adoption of renewable energy and transitions to a smarter energy system.
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) announced its second quarter 2020 earnings report will be released on August 10, 2020, after market closure. A conference call will follow on the same day at 2:00 p.m. PT, accessible via Sunrun's Investor Relations website or by phone. Sunrun, a leader in home solar and energy services, focuses on providing clean energy solutions with innovative products like Brightbox, which offers reliable and affordable energy storage. More details can be found at Sunrun's official website.
Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN) has announced its acquisition of Vivint Solar (NYSE: VSLR) in an all-stock deal valued at $9.2 billion. Each Vivint share will convert to 0.55 Sunrun shares, giving Vivint shareholders a 36% stake in the combined entity. With almost 500,000 customers and over 3 gigawatts of solar assets, this merger aims to enhance operating efficiencies and deliver annual cost synergies of approximately $90 million. The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2020, will provide Sunrun with a significant direct-to-home sales channel, boosting its market presence and scaling opportunities.
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) and Orange & Rockland have gained approval from the New York Public Service Commission to implement a virtual power plant project. This initiative will use Sunrun's Brightbox battery systems to store and provide solar energy to support the local electricity grid. As part of this program, Sunrun will earn compensation for managing the energy delivery, benefiting O&R by alleviating grid strain. Customers will have access to discounted clean energy sourced from Sunrun’s rooftop solar systems and battery storage, enhancing energy resilience in the region.
Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN) has announced the appointment of Derek Noble as Vice President of Channel Partners, effective June 1. Noble, who has over 25 years of experience, aims to reinforce Sunrun's partnerships in the solar market at a time when consumer demand for stable energy solutions is rising due to COVID-19. He previously led channel operations at SunPower, contributing to its significant growth. Sunrun's leadership perceives this move as crucial for advancing their channel partner business and enhancing their service offerings amidst current market challenges.