Tag: Virtual Power Plants
State regulators warn Consumers Energy to plan for smart grid technology or risk some revenue
The Michigan Public Service Commission has warned Consumers Energy it risks not getting all of its rate increase requests approved, if it fails to include modeling of a technology called Virtual Power Plants — a clean, cost-saving technology — in its planning.
Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Systems Account for 20% of Puerto Rico’s Capacity Mix
Rooftop solar generating capacity in Puerto Rico totaled 1,456 megawatts (MW) at the end of 2025, 20% of the overall capacity mix. Rooftop solar capacity has increased faster than other sources over the past decade. Between 2016 and 2025 rooftop solar installations accounted for 81% of the new generating capacity … [continued]
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As Fossil Fuel Costs Rise, Renewable Energy & Storage Shine
Despite the sharp U-turn in federal energy policy, US states continue to push the renewable energy transition with energy storage incentives and virtual power plants as well as new wind, solar, and hydropower projects.
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484 New Electric Buses Funded By UK Government
Electric buses may be one of the best uses of electrified mass transit, because they move large numbers of people each day they are in service. Their electric motors are more energy efficient than internal combustion engines and they have regenerative braking. They also don’t directly generate toxic emissions, so … [continued]
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In Battle Against Renewable Energy Investing, Texas AG Is All Hat — No Cattle
The case for renewable energy is stronger than ever before in Texas, despite the efforts of State AG and US Senate hopeful Ken Paxton to go to bat for coal power.
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