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Google funds 11 MW PG&E virtual power plant of 21,000 home devices

Google is funding a PG&E virtual power plant of 21,000 home devices totaling 11 MW. The project tests whether homes can free up grid capacity for AI demand in California.

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Google funds 11 MW PG&E virtual power plant of 21,000 home devices

Google funds a PG&E virtual power plant of 21,000 home devices
Combined capacity of the program is 11 MW
Goal is to free up California grid capacity for AI demand

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Google funds 11 MW PG&E virtual power plant of 21,000 home devices

Google invests $15bn in Finland and secures 500 MW from Loviisa nuclear plant till 2050

Google strikes nuclear power upgrade deal to add 96 MW to Georgia grid

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