A virtual power plant links your home battery with thousands of others. When the grid needs extra power, it can draw a little from your battery, and you can be paid or credited for it.
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“I’ve heard my battery could earn money. How does that work?”
About virtual power plant (VPP) battery connection
A virtual power plant, or VPP, is run by an energy company or battery provider. It connects many home batteries over the internet and can draw on them when demand is high. In return, you may get payments, bill credits or a better electricity plan.
Joining usually means the company can use some of your battery’s stored power at certain times. Terms vary a lot between offers, so it’s worth comparing them carefully. Some battery incentives ask for a battery that can join a VPP, so check before you choose one.
Getting more value from a home battery
Choosing a battery that can join a VPP
Understanding VPP offers and terms
Ask how much of your battery the VPP can use, and when. Make sure you’ll still have enough stored power for your own evenings.
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