SunPower Inc. is expanding in Texas by acquiring project assets from Greenlight Solar and partnering with SOLRITE Energy to strengthen its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) capabilities. The move is aimed at broadening its reach in the residential solar and storage market while integrating local talent and resources. Under the collaboration, SOLRITE's project funding will support systems connected to a VPP that sell power in the open market, which can provide an additional income stream for homeowners and energy providers. The article says this reflects the wider shift toward decentralized energy solutions and the strategic importance of VPPs in the energy transition.
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