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Tesla Virtual Power Plant

Powerwall-powered grid services

HQ: Austin, TX 4 states served Since 2020Website
Source-reported capacity
500 MW
Peak dispatchable
Connected assets
75K
Devices & sites
States served
4
Service footprint
Markets
3
CAISO · ERCOT · ISO-NE

Overview

About this program

The Tesla VPP enrolls Powerwall owners into utility and ISO programs, providing firm dispatchable capacity, ancillary services, and emergency backup support. PG&E Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) participation has become one of the largest residential VPPs in the western US.

Technologies

Technology breakdown

Battery Storage

Behind-the-meter and front-of-the-meter batteries dispatched for capacity and ancillary services.

Solar + Storage

Rooftop solar paired with batteries for evening peak and grid emergencies.

Service area

Operating in 4 states

California
Texas
Massachusetts
Connecticut

Wholesale markets

Programs & Partnerships

Programs and key partners

Programs & offerings

PG&E ELRP

Pays Powerwall owners $2/kWh exported during grid emergencies.

Tesla Electric VPP (TX)

Bundled retail electricity + grid services in ERCOT.

Partners

PG&E ERCOT Octopus Energy

Track record

Performance highlights

  1. 1

    Tesla reports nearly 500 MW supplied by California Powerwall households in July 2025

  2. 2

    Sub-second response time for frequency regulation

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