Flip Energy virtual power plant debuts in Puerto Rico with Solis
Virtual power plant (VPP) software company Flip Energy launched its VPP platform in Puerto Rico in partnership with hybrid solar inverter company Solis. The two will offer homeowners and technology installers in Puerto Rico a pathway to enroll solar and battery storage systems in the island’s Battery Emergency Demand Response Program.
“We are thrilled to be launching our VPP SaaS platform in Puerto Rico,” said Ben Larralde, founder of Flip Energy. “We are committed to empowering local communities with innovative energy solutions that enable cost savings and energy resilience and our partnership with Solis’ industry-leading technology underscores this mission.”
Flip is already available in California and has plans to expand to additional markets across the U.S. in 2025.
VPPs in Puerto Rico
VPPs present an ideal solution for owners and technology providers of solar and battery systems as electrical utilities throughout the world look to better integrate DERs to address grid supply, demand, and reliability. Puerto Rico, in particular, represents a key market as the island’s electrical utility, LUMA, seeks to prioritize distributed energy resources following the decimation of its centralized electrical grid infrastructure after Hurricane Maria in 2017.
“Puerto Rico’s energy landscape is ripe for innovation,” said James Qiao, General Manager of Solis. “Our collaboration with Flip Energy represents a significant step toward enabling homeowners to harness the full potential of their solar systems. This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver sustainable and efficient energy solutions globally.”
Flip Energy overview
Flip’s software makes it easy for manufacturers to make their devices VPP-compatible via a standardized API platform. The company’s software acts as an intermediary between distributed energy resources (DERs), including solar panels, inverters, and batteries and electrical utilities. By working with device manufacturers, Flip enable solar + battery system owners to maximize the money that they earn for exporting energy to the grid by responding to dynamic demand-response events.
Flip + Solis VPP
Solis is renowned for its reliable solar inverters and continues to add battery partners to its roster. The company’s products, deployed in solar and storage systems in homes and businesses throughout Puerto Rico, ensure efficient energy conversion and integration with Flip Energy’s platform.
Existing Solis customers can easily enroll in Flip’s VPP program, while prospective customers can contact their local solar installer to find availability of Solis products for their home. Solar installers interested in learning more about the VPP partnership should reach out to their local distributor.
Participants benefit from optimized energy management, potentially reducing electricity costs. Also, by aggregating distributed energy resources, the platform strengthens grid reliability and supports communities as they transition to a sustainable energy future.
