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Generac solar microinverter fills out ‘unlimited backup’ package

The generator company has released its PWRmicro microinverter, which integrates with the company’s energy storage, generator, and energy management system to offer a ‘parallel backup’ solution.

Newsom vetoes another bill to curb California’s rising energy demand

Gov. Newsom said the virtual power plant bill would not have improved electric grid reliability planning because it did “not align with the California Public Utility Commission’s Resource Adequacy framework.”

Newsom strikes down bill to help reduce electric demand despite unanimous approval

Gov. Newsom said the bill would not have improved electric grid reliability planning because it did “not align with the California Public Utility Commission’s Resource Adequacy framework.”

VPP deployments jump 33%, but capacity growth more modest, Wood Mackenzie says

Virtual power plant (VPP) capacity grew a modest 13.7%, while company deployments, unique offtakers and monetized programs each grew over 33% from the previous year, Wood Mackenzie’s annual VPP report found.

Virtual power plant legislation lay in Gov. Newsom’s hands after sailing through California Assembly

California lawmakers passed two bills that aim to facilitate how the state and its utilities handle virtual power plants.

ANSI approves SEIA’s standards on consumer protection, solar operation and maintenance

The two ANSI-accredited standards provide guidance on ethical sales and contracting practices, and on maintaining solar and storage systems to maximize performance, longevity and safety.

Budderfly activates multi-region virtual power plant

The company is now running grid flexibility services for small and mid-sized business customers across the CAISO, NE-ISO, PJM, and SPP independent system operator grids.

RFP alert: IREC seeks proposals for five solar-plus-storage projects in Puerto Rico

The work will consist of installing solar systems with a capacity of approximately 5 kW and battery energy storage systems with an approximate capacity of 13 kWh. An informational webinar will be held on May 6.

Distributed energy resource management enables a new paradigm for grid operators

A Smart Electric Power Alliance white paper sees DERMS as key to helping utilities address the trends of growing renewable generation, increasing electricity demand, adoption of virtual power plants, and a need for increasing grid resilience.

Renew Home brings personalization to virtual power plants

The VPP provider adds a focus on subtle energy shifts to help ratepayers lower energy costs without sacrificing their comfort.

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