EG4 and Outback Power Advantage programs bring DIY-friendly pre-paid battery leases to homeowners
The programs — now available in Texas and California as part of a limited rollout — offer homeowners backup power, cash incentives, and the option to purchase systems after 5 years.
Four reasons why grid services are the unsung hero of the U.S. clean energy future
Grid services and VPPs turn everyday home devices into a dynamic, cost-effective solution for a modernizing electric grid.
The new chapter in energy storage: Why value stacking is the future
As the energy storage industry has matured, increasing the number of functional uses and revenue-generating activities has become paramount.
How to leverage virtual power plants for a better grid
A panel at RE+ Northeast 2025 discussed ways to maximize the value of virtual power plants so everyone on the grid wins.
Despite innovative action in microgrid policies, states have a long way to go
A new report by Think Microgrid says most states are doing an insufficient job at deploying microgrids despite developing microgrid roadmaps.
Most states are doing a less than stellar job at deploying microgrids
A recent report by Think Microgrid recommends that legislators or utilities develop a microgrid roadmap to guide the coordinated efforts between utility commissions, energy offices, and stakeholders.
California utility announces launch of distributed energy management system
PG&E will coordinate resources like rooftop solar, electric vehicles and energy storage in partnership with Schneider Electric.
Sunrun partners with startup to manage virtual power plants
The rooftop solar and battery energy storage provider selected Lunar Energy as VPP manager across the United States. The startup will also be launching its own battery in the coming months.
Swell Energy raises $120 million to expand deployment of virtual power plants
The funding will support existing VPP development and the deployment of an additional 200 MWh of contracted capacity.
Q Cells partners with KSI for solar and storage project development and financing
Q Cells’ Grid Equity financing product will be offered for select battery energy storage systems (BESS).
