When the sun sets, batteries rise: 24/7 solar in California. On Feb 1, 2026 California’s grid batteries, which charge on cheap ‘otherwise curtailed’ solar energy during the day, provided power to the grid throughout the night, effectively providing solar power for a full 24-hour cycle.

When the sun sets, batteries rise: 24/7 solar in California. On Feb 1, 2026 California’s grid batteries, which charge on cheap ‘otherwise curtailed’ solar energy during the day, provided power to the grid throughout the night, effectively providing solar power for a full 24-hour cycle.

Source: mafco