In Pictures: Vermont's largest power source is now a virtual power plant of batteries

Green Mountain Power's virtual power plant of residential and utility-scale batteries has become Vermont's largest energy resource at 110 megawatts.

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The virtual power plant dispatched 90 megawatts during a July heat wave to help meet peak demand.

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Residential batteries across Vermont contributed to the virtual power plant's record output, saving customers an estimated $6 million.

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Utilities are increasingly aggregating home and grid-scale batteries into virtual power plants to manage electricity loads.

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The 110-megawatt virtual power plant now surpasses other single sources of power in Vermont.

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During peak hours, the battery network released stored energy, easing strain on the grid and reducing costs.

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Green Mountain Power's battery network exemplifies the shift toward decentralized energy storage across the state.

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The virtual power plant's performance during the heat wave highlights the growing role of batteries in renewable energy systems.

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With 90 megawatts dispatched in a single event, the virtual power plant proved its reliability under extreme conditions.

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