Tigo Expands GO Battery Capabilities with VPP Integration and Performance Upgrades — Tigo Energy, Inc.

Event summary

Tigo's enhanced GO Battery now qualifies for select Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs and is integrated with EnergyHub and Uplight DERMS platforms.
The GO Battery features modular, scalable design with 5kWh increments, expandable to 30kWh, and an 11-year warranty.
Approximately 37.5 GW of assets participated in VPPs in North America in 2025, up 13.7% year-over-year.
Tigo partners with Flip Energy for API-level integration, simplifying VPP participation without additional hardware.

The big picture

Tigo's enhanced GO Battery aligns with the growing trend of integrating residential energy storage into grid services, capitalizing on the 13.7% year-over-year increase in VPP participation. The partnership with Flip Energy underscores the strategic shift toward software-driven solutions that enhance the flexibility and value of distributed energy resources. This move positions Tigo to compete more effectively in the rapidly evolving energy storage market, where VPP eligibility is becoming a key differentiator.

What we're watching

Market Adoption: The pace at which Tigo's GO Battery gains traction in VPP programs will indicate its competitive positioning in the energy storage market.
Revenue Potential: Whether Tigo can monetize the VPP integration to drive additional revenue streams for both the company and its installer partners.
Technical Execution: How seamlessly Tigo and Flip Energy's API integration performs in real-world VPP applications, affecting user experience and program reliability.