Google Eyes Large ‘Virtual Power Plant’ for Data Centers

The tech giant is funding one of the nation’s largest “virtual power plants,” which would pay homes and businesses to adjust their energy use when grids are strained.

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2026-10-22 11:30 · New York Times AI
Google Eyes Large ‘Virtual Power Plant’ for Data Centers

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