about sonnen
The future of energy is simple with sonnen
Our vision? Clean and affordable energy for all. We connect people who already generate clean electricity through the sonnenCommunity and build a global network of prosumers working toward the same goal. Since 2018, sonnenVPP technology has aggregated home battery systems into fully operational Virtual Power Plants across the U.S., helping stabilize the grid, lower CO₂ emissions, and deliver financial benefits to participants. With innovation, community, and clean energy, we are shaping a smarter, more resilient, and more inclusive energy future for everyone.
Over 250,000 people worldwide
trust our solutions and are part of the sonnenCommunity.
More than 150,000 sonnenBatteries
have been installed since our founding in 2010.
Saving 212,000 tons of CO₂
through innovative energy technology.
Built with German Engineering and American Ingenuity
Founded in Wildpoldsried, Germany, in 2010, sonnen has grown into a global leader in intelligent energy storage. Today, our headquarters and production facility in Germany work hand in hand with our U.S.-based R&D and manufacturing center in Atlanta, Georgia. Together, they bring precision engineering and innovative problem-solving under one roof. With more than 1,100 team members across six countries, we’re advancing the clean energy transition with world-class technology and a shared global mission.
sonnenVPP:
Driving Innovation for a Sustainable Energy Future
the sonnenVPP plays an important role in the energy transition. By stabilizing the energy networks, we are ensuring that more and more renewable energies can be connected to the grid on three continents, thereby accelerating the transition to clean energy.
Shaping the Future Together
Since 2019, sonnen has been part of Shell Renewables and Energy Solutions. This partnership enables us to accelerate our growth and bring cutting-edge technology with the highest standards of quality and safety to even more homes around the world. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to holistic service and genuine collaboration — for our customers, our communities, and the planet.
Energy Made Easy for Everyone
For customers: Save money, do the right thing, and relax with confidence.
For partners: Satisfied clients, streamlined processes, and simple installation.
For everyone: Full control, reliable systems, and the most advanced energy solutions.
Our Core Values
Simplicity
We make complex energy technology simple and intuitive – for effortless savings in everyday life.
Smart Investment
Our solutions deliver long-term economic and environmental benefits – making sustainability financially worthwhile.
Self-Empowerment
We enable our customers to produce, store, and manage their own energy intelligently – independently of major utilities.
Stability
Our products stand for the highest quality, durability, and reliability – ensuring a secure and sustainable energy supply.
How sonnen batteries help stabilize the grid
Our Virtual Power Plant, the sonnenVPP, connects thousands of individual sonnenBatteries into a single, intelligent network. Together, they help balance grid fluctuations, support grid stability, and contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable energy system.
