

by LaunchSquad
Virtual power plants are poised to scale this year as a solution to both surging energy demand and affordability.
This panel will bring together the leaders of innovative companies advancing VPPs to explore their market impact, the policies and partnerships needed to move from pilot programs to grid-scale deployment, and the future of distributed energy.
Hear from Copper, Lunar Energy, and Prelude Ventures on how they’re shaping this rapidly evolving space.
Join the new generation of energy companies driving impact for a candid discussion on the future of distributed energy solutions, moderated by Katie Brigham, climate tech staff writer at Heatmap.
Stick around after the discussion for a happy hour co-hosted by LaunchSquad, featuring delicious bites, drinks, and conversation.
The panel will feature insights from:
Sam Calisch, Co-Founder & CEO at CopperKunal Girotra, Founder & CEO at Lunar EnergyTim Woodward, Managing Director at Prelude VenturesYang Yu, Director of VPP Market Development at SunrunModerator: Katie Brigham, Climate Tech Reporter at Heatmap
Copper builds appliances with integrated battery energy storage to drive home electrification. They are the creators of the battery-equipped “holy grail of induction” range, Charlie.
Lunar Energy powers homes around the world with clean energy, building an ecosystem of all-electric products starting with a next-generation home battery system and integrated software.
Prelude Ventures is a climate-focused venture capital firm that invests in and supports early-stage startups with the greatest potential to mitigate climate change.
Sunrun is the leading home solar panel and battery storage company.
LaunchSquad is a storytelling agency that helps world-changing companies shape what’s next.
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Can VPPs solve the grid’s capacity crunch? is a free independent taking place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at San Francisco. This independent is organised by LaunchSquad. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 115 people have registered out of 115 spots. The event runs for approximately 3 hours.
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