Voltus and Google expand PJM virtual power plant agreement

Voltus and Google have announced an expanded agreement to build a 1 GW virtual power plant in the PJM grid region.

• The companies said Voltus will add 1,070 MW of new flexible capacity, expanding an initial 100 MW agreement signed in June 2026 to a total of about 1 GW.
• Voltus will aggregate capacity from local businesses and homes into a Google-funded VPP using batteries, smart thermostats, industrial process adjustments, and other flexible assets; the release also references PJM serving 67 million customers across 13 states and the District of Columbia.