Identify mentions of virtual power plants (VPP). Context: VPPs are networks of aggregated distributed energy resources (DERs)—such as home or business batteries, solar panels, and smart devices—managed by software to function like a traditional power plant. Other common names include distributed power plants, DER aggregation systems, aggregated distributed energy resources (ADER), distributed capacity procurement (DCP), and virtual power systems, which are used to improve grid flexibility and resilience. Information to Highlight: If a VPP is mentioned, extract the program name, utility, customer eligibility (if stated), how VPPs are compensated, and the timeline.
VPP, Virtual power plant