Virtual Power Plants (VPP)
Aggregated networks of distributed energy resources acting as one.
VPPs coordinate thousands of home batteries, EVs, and smart thermostats to provide peak capacity and grid services, reducing the need for carbon-intensive peaker plants.
Technology Readiness Level
8
Deployed
Impact
3
Medium
Investment
2
Low
Category
Applications
Use cases and applied technologies.
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