Swell Energy readies solar-plus-storage VPP offer for SCE customers ahead of wildfire season Email The VPPs are designed to help lower the costs of storage and boost resiliency as Californians prepare for wildfire season and the resulting power outages. Image: Office of the Governor of California. Solar-plus-storage is on offer from Swell Energy to Southern California Edison (SCE) customers enrolling in its two virtual power plant (VPP) programs, which are set to boost local resilience. Available to 8,000 customers in the Orange County, Ventura County and Santa Barbara County neighbourhoods who are interested in installing solar powered batteries, the programs are offering home batteries for a low fixed monthly payment and a second home battery at a reduced price.