Tag: VPPs
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Virtual power plants could really help California meet peak demand
New research reveals virtual power plants (VPPs) could meet 15% of peak demand – 5x the existing capability – by using commercially available technologies to provide affordable and reliable power. That analysis comes via GridLab, a non-profit that provides comprehensive technical expertise to policy makers, advocates and other energy decision makers. The group’s latest report,……
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Sunnova expands virtual power plant network in six states and Puerto Rico
Sunnova Energy International continues to expand its energy services, announcing new an expansion of its virtual power plant (VPP) network, boosting accessibility in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, and Texas. “Electricity demand is being driven to record levels and the power grid is not ready – but VPPs can offer critical……
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Results of Sunrun’s PG&E Peak Reward Program from August to October
Sunrun customers aided the California grid in summer and fall of 2023 via the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Energy Efficiency Summer Reliability Program, also known as Peak Power Rewards. This residential solar and storage distributed virtual power plant was popular with Sunrun customers, achieving its maximum enrollment of 8,500 customers. It was also……
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Uplight acquires AutoGrid to create single DER management platform
Uplight has reached an agreement to acquire AutoGrid, a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) provider. The combined capabilities of Uplight and AutoGrid will provide utilities and new energy players with a single platform to integrate, orchestrate, and monetize distributed energy resources (DERs). AutoGrid is currently owned by Schneider Electric,……
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Haven Energy launches virtual power plant in California for any home battery owner
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are hugely important for California’s grid — and can be super valuable for home solar + storage customers — in the wake of NEM 3.0 rate changes. Problem is, many people still have no idea what the heck a VPP is, or how to enroll. In July 2023, Haven Energy commissioned……