Torus brings revolutionary energy storage to beloved Salt Lake City grocery store
- Torus, Inc. announced the installation of a solar energy and storage system at La Diana Market in Salt Lake City.
- The project was funded through several sources including grants and tax rebates aimed at promoting sustainability.
- By integrating this technology, the local business enhances its operational efficiency and contributes to community energy resilience.
On January 14, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Torus, Inc. finalized a significant solar and energy storage installation at La Diana Market, a cherished local grocery store. This initiative is a part of the Salt Lake Solar Powered Communities project, which is a collaborative effort spearheaded by Salt Lake City’s Sustainability Department in conjunction with Utah Clean Energy. The project was largely funded through a grant from the Urban Sustainability Directors Network, alongside tax credits and rebates designed to support clean energy projects. The installation consists of a high-efficiency solar array coupled with Torus's advanced energy storage and management system. This setup aims not only to provide clean energy production capacity but also to transform local businesses into efficient mini power plants. This innovative approach is part of Torus’s broader mission to enhance the energy resilience of communities and reduce operational costs for small businesses like La Diana Market. The energy storage system offers outstanding outage protection, ensuring a swift switch to backup power within 250 milliseconds. This feature is critically important for grocery businesses that depend on steady electricity for refrigeration and food preparation. By integrating such advanced technology, La Diana is positioned to become part of a growing network of mini power plants that support the overall energy needs of the local community. Furthermore, La Diana's installation contributes to an energy-sharing network, allowing it to share excess stored energy with neighboring businesses during peak demand periods. This cooperation among local businesses fosters a more stable and efficient local energy grid. Torus's recent recognition in TIME's Best Inventions of 2024 for their innovative Nova Spin flywheel energy storage system underscores the impact they are making in the renewable energy space. The installation represents Torus's commitment to making sustainable and advanced energy solutions accessible, thereby promoting a more resilient energy infrastructure in Salt Lake City.