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Google and Voltus Build 1-GW Virtual Power Plant

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 6:21 PM UTC · How we work

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Google and Voltus are building a 1-gigawatt virtual power plant on the PJM grid.
The VPP will supply up to 1,070 MW, comparable to a large nuclear reactor’s output.
Voltus will aggregate homes and businesses, using smart thermostats and batteries to curtail demand.
The expansion follows a June 2026 deal that delivered 100 MW, increasing capacity tenfold.

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Story summary

Google and Voltus are building a 1-gigawatt virtual power plant on the PJM grid.
The VPP will supply up to 1,070 MW, comparable to a large nuclear reactor’s output.
Voltus will aggregate homes and businesses, using smart thermostats and batteries to curtail demand.
The expansion follows a June 2026 deal that delivered 100 MW, increasing capacity tenfold.