Pilot Energy 05/26/2026 Glossary
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Virtual power plant (VPP)

Category: Grid Ops

A software-aggregated portfolio of distributed energy resources — batteries, solar, EVs, smart loads — that is coordinated to behave like a single dispatchable power plant in wholesale markets. FERC Order 2222 requires ISOs to enable VPP participation.

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