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Google and Voltus to develop 1GW virtual power plant
Google has expanded its agreement with energy technology company Voltus to develop a virtual power plant (VPP) across the PJM Interconnection grid. The project aims to provide up to 1,070 megawatts of capacity to support grid reliability and meet the rising electricity demands of data centers.
Under this arrangement, Voltus will aggregate distributed energy resources from participating homes and businesses. These resources include smart thermostats, batteries, and industrial equipment. When the grid faces high demand or pressure, these devices will temporarily reduce electricity consumption, such as by adjusting cooling settings or utilizing stored battery power.
Participants in the program will receive financial incentives, including bill savings, for reducing their energy use during peak periods. The PJM grid serves approximately 67 million people across 13 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. This initiative represents one of the largest distributed capacity portfolios deployed by a hyperscaler to date.
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Dana Guernsey · Ellen Zuckerman · Google · PJM Interconnection · Voltus
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Voltus recently raised $225 million in a financing round. www.esgtoday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The project aims to provide up to 1,070 megawatts of capacity. www.dire.it · www.channelinsider.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Participating customers will receive financial incentives or bill savings. www.channelinsider.com · www.esgtoday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The system will use smart thermostats, batteries, and industrial equipment to reduce consumption. www.channelinsider.com · www.esgtoday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Google expanded its agreement with Voltus to develop a virtual power plant. www.channelinsider.com · www.esgtoday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The virtual power plant will operate across the PJM Interconnection grid. www.channelinsider.com · www.esgtoday.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The project is one of the largest known distributed capacity portfolios deployed by a hyperscaler. www.channelinsider.com · www.esgtoday.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The PJM grid serves 67 million people across 13 states and Washington, D.C. www.channelinsider.com