How Virtual Power Plants Can Help the United States Win the AI Race
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Virtual power plants are being explored as a potential solution to meet rising energy demand, including for data centers. Several companies, including Sunrun, Renew Home, and Tesla, have announced agreements to develop virtual power plants, with some projects aiming to reach capacities of up to 16 gigawatts. The use of virtual power plants appears to be gaining momentum in both the US and Europe, with various states and companies investing in the technology.
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