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Learn how to automate vSphere power management using Ansible and SemaphoreUI, scheduling ESXi host shutdowns based on Octopus Agile energy tariffs to cut costs.
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![Screenshot of Automate vSphere Power Management with Ansible: Easy Energy Savings [2026] - James Kilby](/screenshots/automate-vsphere-power-management-with-ansible-easy-energy-s.png)
Learn how to automate vSphere power management using Ansible and SemaphoreUI, scheduling ESXi host shutdowns based on Octopus Agile energy tariffs to cut costs.

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