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Illinois lawmakers propose 15 GW energy storage target by 2035

The bills would direct the Illinois Power Agency to procure the same amount of energy storage as required in California, which uses twice as much electricity as Illinois.

Virtual power plant access extends through Solis, Derapi partnership

The platform will provide Solis battery storage customers access to virtual power plant (VPP) programs.

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.

Sunrise brief: Record-breaking rates of solar connected to the power grid in 2024

Also on the rise: PV Hardware solar trackers and foundations now 100% U.S. made. Yotta Energy replaces ballast blocks with battery storage. And more.

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.

Enphase expands virtual power plant programs in U.S, Canada, Puerto Rico

The VPP program enables Colorado, Puerto Rico and Nova Scotia residents who have Enphase’s IQ Batteries to “get paid to help the grid.”

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.

Texas, the ‘Wild West’ of grid services, lands a new VPA

A new virtual power plant power purchase agreement program offered by Solrite and Sonnen may reinforce the Texas power grid and provide back-up renewable power at no additional cost to enrolled homeowners.

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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.

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