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What is a virtual power plant?

In short

A virtual power plant uses software and AI to combine many small energy sources, like home batteries, solar panels and EV chargers, and operate them as one coordinated plant. Used in the energy sector. It can release stored power during peak demand, helping balance the grid and letting owners earn from capacity they would otherwise leave idle.

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