Tag: VPPs
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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……
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California taps OhmConnect, SunPower for Demand Side Grid Support Program
The California Energy Commission (CEC) selected OhmConnect to be the only provider in two pilot programs with the new Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) Program. OhmConnect will participate in the DSGS’ Incremental Market-Integrated Demand Response Capacity Pilot as a residential aggregator providing flexible demand when the grid is most stressed. The program provides incentives to……
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Xcel Energy adds SolarEdge battery to Colorado VPP program
Xcel Energy is including the SolarEdge Home Battery in the new ‘Renewable Battery Connect” Virtual Power Plant (VPP) incentive program. Eligible SolarEdge Home Battery owners in Colorado can now sign up for the Renewable Battery Connect program and earn meaningful financial incentives in return for discharging their stored solar battery energy during times of peak……
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Tesla Powerwall customers can now enroll in the ConnectedSolutions virtual power plant
Tesla is now collaborating with EnergyHub, an experienced provider of distributed energy management systems (DERMS), to allow Powerwall owners to enroll in the ConnectedSolutions virtual power plant (VPP) program via Tesla’s app. ConnectedSolutions is the largest bring-your-own-battery demand response program EnergyHub supports. All EnergyHub utility clients are eligible for participation in the ConnectedSolutions program (concentrated……
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Batteries Plus, Swell Energy increase access to solar benefits in Sacramento, Calif.
Batteries Plus has launched a new pilot initiative with Swell Energy to provide an in-store home battery backup offer in Sacramento, California. This joint initiative will showcase residential battery solutions and Swell’s virtual power plant (VPP) capabilities at four Sacramento area Batteries Plus retail locations, providing customers with convenient in-person opportunities to learn more about……