Tesla to take Japan virtual power plant business nationwide, Nikkei reports


FILE PHOTO: The logo of Tesla is seen on a store in Paris, France, October 30, 2020. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo

(Reuters) -Tesla will expand its virtual power plant business in Japan by providing free storage batteries to companies and remotely managing them to help balance energy supply and demand, Nikkei reported on Friday.

The electric vehicle maker will expand the business in collaboration with leasing firm Fuyo General Lease and energy company Global Engineering, the Japanese media outlet said.

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