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ElectricFish ultra-fast EV charging solution

The 350Squared plug-and-play power bank requires no trenching and includes AI-powered forecasting with a bi-directional electricity meter, and two ultra-fast charging ports.

California bill introduced to mandate a VPP implementation plan

Virtual power plants, which could save state ratepayers an estimated $550 million per year, are connected aggregations of distributed energy resources like rooftop solar and energy storage.

Startup electricity provider offering battery backup expands to Houston

Base operates as a virtual power plant (VPP), and said it offers competitive electric rates along with providing battery energy storage.

Sunrise brief: EPA seeks to “instantly terminate” $20 billion in clean energy grants

Also on the rise: California Energy Commission announces $55 million in funding to build out EV charger network. Enphase expands virtual power plant programs in U.S, Canada, Puerto Rico. And more.

Piclo opens electric grid flexibility marketplace in California

The distributed energy resource market provider enables operators of batteries, smart EV chargers, and demand response systems to sell flexible capacity to utilities.

Sunrise brief: Solar backlash in Michigan stymies project expansion

Also on the rise: Examining final rules for clean hydrogen tax credit. Virtual power plant capacity must expand to meet demand. And more.

After liftoff, DOE looks to accelerate virtual power plants

Virtual power plant capacity must double to meet demand, the Department of Energy said in its latest report on virtual power plants.

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The U.S. economy needs VPP 2.0, utilities could deliver

Virtual power plants can play an essential role in meeting rising electricity demand, but to do so, utilities must bring them into the heart of their planning and rapidly take it to grid scale.

OpenADR 3.0 standard can maximize demand flexibility to help integrate renewables

Berkeley Lab’s CalFlexHub says global adoption of an improved communications method can foster a transition from event-based demand response to continuous price-based demand flexibility—increasing demand for renewable power at sunny and windy times.

Sunrise brief: Maxeon Solar pivots business to focus exclusively on U.S. market

Also on the rise: Energy Department announces $289.7 million loan guarantee for widespread VPPs. Fifteen states shine with 50%+ solar growth in a year. And more.

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