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jigarshahdc.bsky.social
Load growth coming, many tools we will need…

#offshorewind directly into load centers saves transmission/congestion
#nuclear
#longdurationenergystorage
#virtualpowerplants
#gridenhancingtechnologies
January 6, 2025 at 12:07 AM
jigarshahdc.bsky.social
I can’t believe that my friends @drvolt.bsky.social and Pier LaFarge had such a fascinating conversation that I listened to all 1 hour and 53min of this. Bottom line is that #VirtualPowerPlants are essential. Saddle up because Utilites will lead this phase.

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December 19, 2024 at 3:35 PM
jigarshahdc.bsky.social
The entire #rooftopolar industry is at risk unless it directly solves the challenges of managing our distribution grid. #VirtualPowerPlants

The 2030 goal will shift from 10 million rooftops to 10 million behind the meter batteries that can push off upgrades while accommodating #loadgrowth
California’s rooftop solar is a benefit, not a cost, to the state
A new study finds rooftop solar will save California $2.3B this year — a rebuttal to the ‘cost-shift’ math that’s led regulators to stifle solar growth.
www.canarymedia.com
November 21, 2024 at 4:47 AM
jigarshahdc.bsky.social
CNBC covers #VirtualPowerPlants! youtu.be/oUbC6eMMKds?...
Power plants going virtual: What you need to know
CNBC's Pippa Stevens joins 'Squawk Box' to report on virtual power plant and more.
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December 28, 2023 at 5:41 PM
lisacohn.bsky.social
New #podcast: #VirtualPowerPlants can help meet booming energy demand and provide up to $100,000 in income for large energy users that participate in the programs. What's holding them back?

Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
December 1, 2025 at 9:21 PM
wyoshan.bsky.social
Yay! #VirtualPowerPlants are coming to #Virginia. The Gov signed a law requiring a new pilot program. And that is just the beginning with transition to a larger, permanent program to come! lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/106638... #stateaction #distributedenergy #rooftopsolarisnonpartisan #energysky
May 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
cpowerenergy.bsky.social
We need more power, but new generation takes time.

There’s #EnergyFlexibility available today that can help meet growing demand and support #GridReliability. Hear how we can put it to work via Latitude Media’s Open Circuit Podcast:
www.latitudemedia.com/news/cpower-... #VirtualPowerPlants
September 18, 2026 at 2:15 PM
adeadmanwalking.bsky.social
#V2G #VehicleToGrid #SmartGrid #VirtualPowerPlants
renewableenergy.bsky.social Jonathan @renewableenergy.bsky.social · Dec 23
Great example below of what a modern grid utilizing virtual power plants can do with aggregating residential energy storage!

Priced spiked in Texas & this homeowner’s energy storage was tapped (with others in the VPP plan) to provide energy when needed.

This helps knock down the bill too.
Hey look, the VPP worked! I'm rich! Guessing I made about $10 in 14 minutes last Saturday evening while I was away at a birthday party! I switched to a David Energy Virtual Power Plant (VPP) plan in October, and sure enough - on Sat 12/14 when ERCOT power prices briefly soared at a moment after the sun went down, while the wind went still, and a bunch of fossil plants were off line, grid-scale battery storage set a new state record delivering >4 GW to Texas homes and businesses. Just checked my Home Assistant data stream, and indeed I sold ~2.1 kWh in that brief 14 min period from 5:36 to 5:50PM on 12/14. Thanks for the business my fellow Texans! Happy to help in this brief moment of crisis! I'm gonna have to write a new script for my Home Assistant system to send me a notice when I print money from sunshine like this! Top chart: battery charge level (see sharp drop) Bottom chart: instantaneous power flow out from my home to the grid (square spike). That's a huge 9.1 kW combined power outflow from my 2 Tesla Powerwalls (triggered by a 'sell' command that came from David Energy).
December 23, 2024 at 7:39 PM
wyoshan.bsky.social
Spending my afternoon with 50 smart people trying to figure out how best to create a #Texas sized opportunity for #distributedenergy through #virtualpowerplants. For background --> www.utilitydive.com/news/ercot-c... #energysky #solarenergy #renewables
Texas task force aims to ‘tear down barriers’ to virtual power plant pilot as participation lags
The aggregated DER pilot, which includes Tesla and Bandera Electric as participants, aims to harness 80 MW of flexible resources on the Texas grid, but it has not reached that goal due to various limi...
www.utilitydive.com
December 18, 2024 at 8:39 PM
solarunitedneighbors.org
The future of #energy isn’t just big power plants.

It’s thousands of #homes working together.

#VirtualPowerPlants connect #solar households into a smarter energy network.

Download the #guide: solarunitedneighbors.org/resources/ro...
Virtual Power Plants: A better grid, now! - Solar United Neighbors
Virtual Power Plants, also known as Distributed Power Plants, are a better, cheaper way to power our grid.
solarunitedneighbors.org
May 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM
tinamcasey.bsky.social
With or without rooftop solar panels, virtual power plants save money.

cleantechnica.com/2026/02/11/n...

#solar #rooftopsolar #solarpower #solarpanels #pv #solarpv #powerplants #virtualpowerplants #electricity #utilitybills #energystorage #batteries #energy #homebattery #thrifty #savemoney #us
Now Anyone Can Join A VPP, With Or Without Solr Panels
The US startup SOLRITE is opening up a new energy storage opportunity for residential ratepayers to participate in money-saving VPPs.
cleantechnica.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:17 AM
wyoshan.bsky.social
I’m excited to be speaking at the 2nd Annual National Virtual Power Plant Summit. Join me and save 10% with my code SPKR10 or click here: energyconferencenetwork.swoogo.com/VPPS25/regis... #VPPS25 #virtualpowerplants #energysky #batterystorage #rooftopsolar
April 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
wyoshan.bsky.social
Read --> Why #VirtualPowerPlants are a Climate Solution for Our Divided Times 👀💡🔋 via @jefftheyoung.bsky.social www.newsweek.com/why-virtual-... #energysky #climatesky #rooftopsolarisnonpartisan
Why Virtual Power Plants are a climate solution for our divided times
Virtual Power Plants use the combined energy from rooftop solar and home battery systems to cut costs and emissions, creating bipartisan appeal.
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May 9, 2025 at 3:12 PM
cleanenergypod.bsky.social
Carrier adding batteries to central air conditioners. from this week's podcast. podfollow.com/clean #virtualpowerplants
October 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
solarunitedneighbors.org
Your #electricity bill is going up and #DataCenters may be why. 💸

Unless state officials act, you are paying the bill.

#Solar, #battery storage, and #VirtualPowerPlants can meet growing energy demand faster, cheaper, and cleaner.

Learn more: solarunitedneighbors.org/news/solar-c...
Solar can fight data-center fueled affordability crisis - Solar United Neighbors
Power-hungry data centers are raising energy costs for consumers across the country. Solar energy - through Virtual Power Plants - can be a solution to meet growing demand and keep energy affordable.
solarunitedneighbors.org
March 24, 2026 at 6:33 PM
surfersparadise.bsky.social
La única pega que tengo. Es, cómo vamos a hacer para integrar el Almacenamiento de Energía detrás del Contador. Que ya es casi de 2 GW.

#Autoconsumo #Fotovoltaico

Son las #VirtualPowerPlants en toda su Gloria #VPP

www.unef.es/es/comunicac...
El almacenamiento detrás del contador en España en 2023 llega a los 1.823 MWh de energía solar almacenable
Según los datos recogidos por la Unión Española Fotovoltaica (UNEF), asociación mayoritaria de la energía solar en España que ya cuenta con más de 800 em...
www.unef.es
January 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
solarunitedneighbors.org
Looking for relief from rising #energy bills?

#VirtualPowerPlants help reduce peak demand costs by using #energy already stored in homes.

That means smarter energy and lower system costs over time.

Download the #guide: solarunitedneighbors.org/resources/ro...
Virtual Power Plants: A better grid, now! - Solar United Neighbors
Virtual Power Plants, also known as Distributed Power Plants, are a better, cheaper way to power our grid.
solarunitedneighbors.org
April 14, 2026 at 5:09 PM
wyoshan.bsky.social
Read this fabulous op-ed from my colleague at @solarunitedneighbors.org Colorado's future is sunny 🌞 😎 #rooftopsolar #renewableenergy #solarpower #energysky #virtualpowerplants www.dailycamera.com/2025/08/30/t...
Colorado’s energy future starts with distributed solar (Opinion)
It’s time for Colorado to show the nation what energy independence looks like: community-powered, locally controlled and resilient by design. Our representatives in Congress may have let us d…
www.dailycamera.com
September 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
tinamcasey.bsky.social
Texas company adds 40+ distributed storage systems to home state grid.

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#texas #renewableenergy #renewables #energy #energystorage #storage #vpp #powerplants #virtualpowerplants #investors #investing #finance #sustainable #sustainability
In Battle Against Renewable Energy, Texas AG Is All Hat No Cattle
The case for renewable energy is stronger than ever before in Texas, despite the efforts of State AG Ken Paxton to go to bat for coal power.
cleantechnica.com
March 12, 2026 at 6:13 PM
tinamcasey.bsky.social
Self-defending microgrids can rally home appliances to fend off cyberattacks.

cleantechnica.com/2025/02/21/h...

#energy #electricity #cyberattack #IoT #grid #powerplants #virtualpowerplants #hvac #evs #heatpumps #waterheaters #energystorage #solar #solarenergy #battery #batteries #renewableenergy
Virtual Power Plants Prime The Pump For Self-Defending Grids
The virtual power plant movement has primed the pump for advanced grid management systems designed to prevent power disruptions.
cleantechnica.com
February 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
solarunitedneighbors.org
Already have #solar?

Your #battery may be able to do more than provide backup power.

#VirtualPowerPlants allow stored #energy to support the grid and increase the value of your system.

Download the #guide: solarunitedneighbors.org/resources/ro...
Virtual Power Plants: A better grid, now! - Solar United Neighbors
Virtual Power Plants, also known as Distributed Power Plants, are a better, cheaper way to power our grid.
solarunitedneighbors.org
May 6, 2026 at 9:31 PM
solarunitedneighbors.org
#SolarPanels generate energy.

#Batteries store it.

Together, they can help reduce #energy costs and make your home more resilient.

#VirtualPowerPlants help connect that energy to where it’s needed most.

Learn how: solarunitedneighbors.org/resources/ro...
April 14, 2026 at 4:57 PM
solarunitedneighbors.org
#Energy costs are rising and many #Virginians are looking for smarter ways to manage their bills.

There’s a growing opportunity to use energy differently.

#VirtualPowerPlants connect homes with #solar and #batteries to help reduce costs and strengthen the grid.

Learn more: bit.ly/41z3S07
Virtual Power Plants: A better grid, now! - Solar United Neighbors
Virtual Power Plants, also known as Distributed Power Plants, are a better, cheaper way to power our grid.
solarunitedneighbors.org
April 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM
cpowerenergy.bsky.social
Excited for #REPlus2025 — the hub for clean energy leaders shaping the future. Visit CPower at Booth F17009 to explore how VPPs ease grid stress, boost revenue & build a more resilient energy system.

#EnergyStorage #VirtualPowerPlants #REPlus
August 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
350southland.bsky.social
We are now moving into the second half of our legislative session and a number of Assembly Bills will soon be considered by the California Senate. Here are some that we support. #AB39 #AB44 and #AB740 #VirtualPowerPlants are cool!
June 10, 2025 at 4:30 AM