Google Eyes Large ‘Virtual Power Plant’ for Data Centers

October 22, 2026 · 11:30 am 1 sources

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• Google Eyes Large ‘Virtual Power Plant’ for Data Centers
  The New York Times · October 22, 2026 11:30
  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.