Virtual Power Plant Market Trends
Increasing use of distributed energy resources (DERs):
- The advent of DERs, such as smart appliances, rooftop solar panels, electric vehicles, and energy storage devices, has produced a complex, decentralized energy environment. By utilizing this distributed infrastructure, VPPs may effectively pool and oversee resources to form a single, centralized entity that can participate in energy markets and grid operations. With this integration, renewable energy sources can be used more efficiently, the grid can handle peak demand less stress, and DER owners can make more money.