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VPP Participation Models: What is the Objective?

Conference ·
OSTI ID:2336557
Virtual power plants (VPPs) can provide grid services by aggregating and controlling many distributed energy resources. However, their design, operation, level of participation, and outcomes depend on the regulatory and market environments they operate in, DER owner preferences, grid service value, and technical capabilities (e.g., communications, forecasting, controls, user interfaces). Although VPPs are inherently complex, they could enable high shares of behind-the-meter solar plus storage and reduce the cost of electrifying, e.g., personal vehicles and space heating.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Strategic Programs Office
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308;
OSTI ID:
2336557
Report Number(s):
NREL/PR-6A40-89273; MainId:90052; UUID:684f8cf5-8077-44c5-98cb-b250a6305c5d; MainAdminId:72316
Conference Information:
Presented at the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG) 2024 Spring Technical Workshop, 25-28 March 2024, Tucson, Arizona
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English