LUMA VPP

What is a virtual power plant?

A virtual power plant (VPP) is a network of solar and battery systems that are aggregated to create an energy resource that can input energy into the electrical grid when demand is high or there are or there are reliability issues. Homeowners that enroll their solar and battery system into a VPP are compensated for the energy that their system supplies to the grid.

What are the benefits of enrolling in LUMA's VPP program?

Earn compensation: Homeowners that enroll in the LUMA virtual power plant can earn up to $1 for every kilowatt hour (kWh) that their solar or battery system provides to the electrical grid
Contribute to Puerto Rico’s energy resiliency and security: Networks of distributed energy resources, such as residential solar and battery systems, can reduce volatility in the electrical grid and help it to respond to emergency situations.

Who can participate and how to enroll in LUMA's VPP program?

You must have a Solis High Voltage Hybrid inverter, model S6-EH1P93.8-11.4)K-US.
You must be enrolled in Luma’s Net Energy Metering Program.

FAQs for owners of solar and battery systems

Can I control how much power is discharged from my battery system? Yes, homeowners enrolled in the VPP can set a base-level threshold to ensure that their battery maintains a certain level of power to maintain operation in the event of an electrical outage.
How will I be paid for participating in the VPP? You will receive a prepaid visa credit card either via email or the physical mail.
How can I enroll? Simply go to https://solisvpp.com, log in with your Solis account, and select the LUMA VPP program when presented with options.

FAQs for solar and battery installers

Does the installation and commissioning process change if a customer is enrolling in LUMA's VPP? No - commissioning of solar and battery hardware does not change. Once the system is fully installed and operational, users can enroll in the VPP at https://solisvpp.com.
How do I enroll a homeowner in LUMA's VPP after commissioning a system? Homeowners will enroll at https://solisvpp.com. As an installer, you can walk them through the enrollment process or allow the owners to enroll themselves.