Google and Voltus deploy 1GW virtual power plant for PJM grid
October 23, 2026
Google is partnering with Voltus to manage a 1-gigawatt virtual power plant by aggregating flexible grid capacity. The system uses load-shedding and battery storage to shift electricity usage away from peak demand periods across the PJM grid region.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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founderThis signals how hyperscalers will manage energy constraints to scale data center capacity.
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investorLarge-scale grid management deals like this indicate the growing importance of energy infrastructure in the AI value chain.