Virtual power plant (VPP) platform Leap has partnered with electric truck manufacturer and fleet services provider Xos to offer grid revenue opportunities for electrified fleets.
By connecting Xos Hub charging technology to energy markets through Leap’s automated platform, the companies aim to create new value for fleet owners and deliver crucial support for the grid during energy emergencies.
The Xos Hub is a mobile, battery-integrated charger designed to speed up fleet electrification without the delays or costs that can be associated with traditional infrastructure. It provides a versatile, scalable solution for stopgap charging, remote deployments, semi-permanent charging and backup power.
By using Leap’s software-only VPP platform, Xos can now enroll its customers in California’s Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) grid services program. During emergency grid events, participating fleets will automatically shift charging from the grid to their Xos Hub battery-integrating chargers, relieving grid strain while generating revenue.
Leap’s application programming interface (API) suite automates energy market operations, enabling Xos to quickly deploy and scale its own VPP offering without additional hardware or significant operational overhead.
“Our VPP offering gives fleet customers advanced energy capabilities without compromising control or convenience,” said Dakota Semler, CEO of Xos. “It’s a powerful way to lower the cost of infrastructure ownership even further, maximize the value of our products, and support customers in meeting their electrification goals.”
Source: Leap