Tesla already operates virtual power plants in California and Australia, and it is planning to establish one in Texas, where it sees a chance to offer a new source of electricity to a notoriously problematic system. People in California who have Powerwalls installed in their houses may earn $2 for every kilowatt-hour put back into the grid during emergencies or times of high demand. During typhoons, people on Miyako-Jima face frequent power disruptions, and the Powerwalls assist keep the lights on in individual houses. “During typhoons, lights remain available, and freezers are operational as normal,” remarked a Powerwall customer in a Tesla video.
