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.
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.
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.
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.
