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Sunrun, Tesla, Renew Home announce plans for 16.8 GW virtual power plant program Residential batteries and connected home devices could be aggregated into one of the world's largest virtual power plant (VPP) platforms under a new initiative targeting growing electricity demand from data centers and other large energy users.

Jun 25, 2026

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FlexGen launches European operations for battery storage software US-based battery storage software and services provider FlexGen has launched operations in Europe in response to rising electricity prices, high curtailment rates, and growing electrification demand across the region.

Brian Publicover

Jun 22, 2026

Software

GivEnergy: Midsummer launches ‘Giv-compatible’ battery optimization app UK distributor launches free app for customers with GivEnergy battery storage following supplier bankruptcy. ‘Smug’ app is available free of charge, with a revenue-sharing flexibility trading feature expected to follow.

Jun 11, 2026

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Agere launches storage project valuation platform Spanish consultancy Agere Energy & Infrastructure Partners has launched BESO 2.0, an Excel-based technical and financial platform for analyzing and optimizing battery energy storage projects.

Pilar Sanchez Molina

Jun 10, 2026

Markets

Eco Stor battery project to use Amperecloud monitoring platform The battery storage facility in Schuby, developed by Eco Stor, is one of the largest projects of its kind in Germany and is scheduled to go online in fall 2026. It will be equipped with Amperecloud’s monitoring solution, which is designed to prevent downtime and monitor parameters relevant to performance guarantees.

Sandra Enkhardt

Jun 08, 2026

Products & Services

Kiwigrid launches pan-European VPP platform German energy software provider Kiwigrid has launched a pan-European virtual power plant (VPP) platform, while 1Komma5° says its Heartbeat AI platform now manages 1 GW of flexible capacity.

Pilar Sanchez Molina

Jun 08, 2026

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Enspired partners with Energreen on 962 MW BESS pipeline in Italy “Together with enspired, we are creating a powerful market access offering that enables battery asset owners to capture value across multiple revenue streams,” said Benedikt Kormaier, CEO of Energreen Trading and CEO of Energie SpA.

Sergio Matalucci

Apr 20, 2026

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Australia’s virtual power plant pilot hits right notes for future markets A West Australian (WA) government virtual power plant technology pilot, Project Symphony, has successfully proven rooftop solar, batteries and major appliances can play an integral role in the state’s energy transition and create $920 million in value over the next decade.

Jun 07, 2024

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US commercial real estate to host VPP-connected flywheels and batteries US-based technology provider Torus has agreed to supply nearly 26 MWh of energy storage for Gardner Group's commercial real estate portfolio. The project will integrate battery and flywheel energy storage systems (BESS, FESS) with Torus' proprietary energy management platform.

Blathnaid O’Dea

Jun 05, 2024

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German startup Suena secures cash for its battery energy trading technolgy business The Hamburg-based battery energy trading software and services company has raised €3 million ($3.27 million) seed funding to expand its software-driven trading services across Europe. The capital will be used to introduce its software, dubbed Autopilot, and its trading services to new European markets.

Valerie Thompson

Jan 07, 2024

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