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Google and Voltus Expand PJM Virtual Power Plant to 1 GW
Google calls its PJM virtual power plant with Voltus a 10-fold expansion to 1 GW; Voltus says 1,070 MW is added to the 100 MW from June. No timeline has been shared.
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Google calls its PJM virtual power plant with Voltus a 10-fold expansion to 1 GW; Voltus says 1,070 MW is added to the 100 MW from June. No timeline has been shared.
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