Virtual power plant
OverviewMarketsDistributed energy resourcesOperationServicesEnergy tradingSee alsoExternal linksIn the United States, virtual power plants deal with the supply side and help manage demand, and ensure reliability of grid functions through demand response (DR) and other load-shifting approaches, in real time. In 2023 the Department of Energy estimated VPP capacity at around 30 to 60 gW, some 4% to 8% of peak electricity demand. Texas has two Tesla-operated VPPs. Eligible Tesla Electric members automatically join the Virt