Interest in Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) is increasing across the United States. A VPP relies on the combined power of various renewable energy projects, such as home or small-scale solar and wind power projects. Solar panels and home batteries have significantly increased in popularity in recent years, as people look to drive down energy bills, as well as switch to green energy.  VPPs are networks of small energy-producing or storage devices, which, together, provide power to the electricity grid. Utilities are increasingly partnering with…

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