Google and Voltus target one gigawatt of flexible grid capacity in PJM

Google and Voltus plan to develop up to one gigawatt of virtual power plant capacity across PJM Interconnection. The project would use flexible energy use from homes and businesses to ease grid pressure and support data center growth.

The project pairs Google with Voltus to build as much as one gigawatt of virtual power plant capacity in PJM Interconnection. It would rely on flexible energy use from homes and businesses, coordinating demand rather than only adding conventional supply. The stated aim is to relieve pressure on the grid while accommodating growth from data centers. Because the available material gives few implementation details, the effort is best understood as part of a broader interest in grid flexibility and demand-side resources.