MikeTrendsTrends right now

Mmastodon EnvironmentEnergy first seen 10 d ago, last 9 d ago, peak #1

Google to fund 'virtual power plants' in France

Original: Un peu de revue de presse techno rapide, avant de filer en cours (j'ai manqué au moins les 10 derniers épisodes !). Je c

Google is set to finance 'virtual power plants' — schemes that pay users to cut their electricity consumption when the grid is saturated. The story circulated as part of a French-language technology press review, where it was highlighted as a favourite article. The idea of paying consumers to reduce demand at peak times is drawing attention as grids come under growing strain.

Why now: Interest in new ways to manage electricity demand as energy grids face strain

Googlevirtual power plants

Open on mastodon →

Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 6 snapshots from 10 d ago to 9 d ago.

Evidence

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/4609250