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INNOVATION

20 Mar 2026

The Virtual Power Plant Finally Gets a Brain

A University of Texas study shows AI can close the performance gap between VPPs and conventional power plants

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INSIGHTS

16 Mar 2026

Power to the People Becomes the Law

States are ditching voluntary programs for VPP mandates as rising bills and data center demand turn home batteries into essential grid inf...

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INVESTMENT

23 Feb 2026

Rooftops to the Rescue: Haven Lands $40M

Haven Energy raises $40 million to expand virtual power plants as utilities race to meet rising electricity demand

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RESEARCH

13 Feb 2026

Millions of Rooftops, One Virtual Powerhouse

Europe’s VPP market is growing 21% a year, turning rooftop solar and batteries into a coordinated force for grid stability and new income

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INVESTMENT

9 Feb 2026

From Power Plants to Power Plays: NRG’s Flexibility Bet

NRG’s CPower acquisition adds flexibility at scale, signaling that virtual power plants are moving from the margins to the heart of grid s...

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TECHNOLOGY

4 Feb 2026

The Trust Problem Virtual Power Plants Can’t Ignore

Blockchain tools are giving virtual power plants clearer records, fewer disputes, and a path toward scaling with confidence

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