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Duke Energy Florida sets up bring-your-own-battery virtual power plant pilot program

By Kelly Pickerel | January 20, 2022

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Duke Energy Florida has set up a virtual power plant pilot program where residential customers can sign up with their own existing batteries.

The 12-month study will enable Duke Energy to call on these devices to support the grid during times of peak demand with the expectation of reducing energy costs for participants.

“Batteries are an exciting technology that will play a significant and evolving role in how energy is delivered to customers now and in the future,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “With the introduction of studies like BYOB, we are developing ways to provide even greater value to our customers while improving energy resiliency and advancing solar technologies in Florida.”

Duke Energy is working with vendors including Sunrun, Generac, SolarEdge and Virtual Peaker to offer existing battery customers in Florida the opportunity to participate in the BYOB battery study.

“We want to provide innovative solutions that increase grid resilience and expand home backup power options,” said Mary Powell, Sunrun chief executive officer. “Sunrun’s partnership with Duke Energy will provide affordable, clean, backup power solutions for households in Florida, while also supporting grid reliability at the community level. This study is an example of how collaboration can accelerate the transition to a clean energy future.”

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Kelly Pickerel

Kelly Pickerel has over a decade of experience reporting on the U.S. solar industry and is currently editor in chief of Solar Power World.

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  1. hal miller says

    June 26, 2025 at 2:47 pm

    When if ever will Duke offer VVP to me . I already have solar and batteries.
    Now I would like to help balance the grid and make a few bucks.
    Your thoughts…

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  2. Solarman says

    January 20, 2022 at 5:26 pm

    ““Batteries are an exciting technology that will play a significant and evolving role in how energy is delivered to customers now and in the future,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. “With the introduction of studies like BYOB, we are developing ways to provide even greater value to our customers while improving energy resiliency and advancing solar technologies in Florida.””

    California should be doing this right now, instead of the CPUC actually considering forcing current PPAs with the utilities into the wholesale market and add a proposed $60 to $90 grid connection fee for solar PV adopters.

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