As Tesla’s energy business continues to grow, backup power generation will remain at the center of future developments. In recent weeks, Texas residents who have a Tesla Powerwall and solar panels gained the opportunity to be a part of a backup power pilot program, which lets users get money for providing extra … [continued]
PG&E will test two types of virtual power plant technology this summer to determine which is best for supporting the utility grid.
OAKLAND, California — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla Inc. have launched a new pilot program that creates a virtual power plant, to help support electric grid reliability and save customers money. On June 22, Tesla invited approximately 25,000 PG&E customers with Powerwalls to join the VPP and … [continued]
Through the Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) pilot, participants will receive $2 for every additional kWh their Powerwall delivers during an event.
Tesla held a virtual power plant (VPP) workshop for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on May 31. Gail Alfar, the writer at What’s Up Tesla?, attended and shared her thoughts. Also in May, Tesla made a request for Powerwall owners in Texas to opt into the Tesla ERCOT Demonstration … [continued]
I saw an interesting post by Tesla on its LinkedIn page about the story of Neville and Linda Hicks, who are part of South Australia’s Virtual Power Plant. Tesla shared a snippet of their story and a news article by ABC 7.30 on how rewiring Australian households could save them … [continued]
Tesla is looking for a person to run its energy trading desk, powered by Autobidder.
Tesla is inviting its Energy customers living in California to join Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) and help stabilize the grid. Virtual power plants aggregate the capacities of energy resources and enhance power generation along with trading or selling power on the electricity market. Back in 2020, our own Steve … [continued]
Tesla is asking potential customers in Germany what energy services they would like to be offered, from rooftop solar to residential storage and expanded charging options.
Tesla has been given the green light to generate electricity in the UK. It’s been granted an electricity generation license and Ofgem, an energy regulator, has published a press release stating…
