California examines virtual power plant potential amid rooftop solar and battery deployment

California's clean energy strategy seeks to harness distributed rooftop solar and battery resources through virtual power plant technology to enhance grid flexibility.

First covered Sep 23, 2026 · 11:00 AM PT · 1 article

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Appeared in: 2026-09-23 (#11) · 2026-09-24 (#9)

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