Many MindedHome battery system extends outage resilience
Sonnen and SOLRITE Energy deployed Eaton AbleEdge smart breakers into their virtual power plant (VPP) system as of November 12, 2026. The solution temporarily switches nonessential household loads during grid outages to extend critical battery runtime—without requiring circuit rewiring or panel modifications. Homeowners opt-in to participate, and the system automatically restores powered loads when grid service returns. This preserves power for essentials like lighting and communication while avoiding damage to noncritical systems such as pool pumps. SOLRITE finances and owns projects through Virtual Power Plant Agreements in Texas, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Illinois with no upfront cost to homeowners. The system does not enable simultaneous operation of all appliances during outages, and SOLRITE has not specified pricing or the number of participating homes. This approach directly supports household resilience during outages without new infrastructure costs, reducing damage to critical functions while maintaining affordability for participants. The source provides no detail on food/water systems or specific outage damage metrics.
Source: Electrek