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Tesla Energy working to launch virtual power plant in Puerto Rico
Jun
Tesla Power is working to launch a digital energy plant (VPP) in Puerto Rico, Senior Vice President of Power Engineering and Powertrain Drew Baglino stated.
VPPs can be utilized for a wide range of causes, however affordability and grid stabilization via sustainable power are the largest benefits.
Tesla has been working its VPP program since 2021, when it launched in California. It allowed owners to earn money by contributing stored energy via their Powerwalls to supply grid providers. It helped make the most of photo voltaic power as an alternative of different sources that could be polluting.
The VPP has been paying those that opted in roughly “$2 for each extra kWh your Powerwall delivers throughout an occasion,” the corporate says. The payouts have attracted more people to opt into the program, however Tesla is now evidently making an attempt to launch it in different areas.
Earlier as we speak, Baglino was requested if Tesla had plans to launch a VPP in Puerto Rico the place the inhabitants of Powerwalls is substantial. “We have now over 350MW of Powerwalls in Puerto Rico that would assist the grid scarcity in Puerto Rico in a single day,” Baglino stated. “We’re working with Luma Power Puerto Rico to activate a VPP for all Powerwall prospects this Summer time.”
Completely. We have now over 350MW of Powerwalls in Puerto Rico that would assist the grid scarcity in Puerto Rico in a single day. We’re working with @lumaenergypr to activate a VPP for all Powerwall prospects this summer time. Keep tuned for extra…
— Drew Baglino (@baglino) June 15, 2023
Puerto Rico is a perfect location for this system as it’s a nation that routinely faces energy outages as a consequence of extreme storms. It’s generally hammered by hurricanes through the Summer time months, and the nation’s clear power advocates have fought to lean on renewable power to assist stabilize issues, in keeping with a report from Politico.
Baglino additionally stated Tesla Electrical prospects in Texas can have a VPP launching there as effectively. It has already began testing this month and the primary VPP credit will likely be paid out to prospects subsequent month.
Coming to Texas Tesla Electrical prospects quickly! We’re testing the preliminary set of VPP providers with @ercot_iso this month and goal paying out the primary VPP credit to Powerwall prospects in Tesla Electrical subsequent month.
— Drew Baglino (@baglino) June 15, 2023
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