VPPs are a cloud-based, decentralised network of power generation systems that can provide grid balancing services. They achieve this by discharging the solar energy stored in batteries to help power households, or charging up from the grid when there is excess green energy. Increasing flexibility is the key to a greener, and cheaper, energy future, and in order to get that flexibility without burning gas, we will need VPPs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the use of AI, fleets of optimised batteries can deliver flexibility services when required in a way that benefits customers and the grid. Integrating more intelligent batteries into UK households to create local VPPs, will enable people to become active participants in the energy landscape, and support the mass deployment of renewable energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI technology could also facilitate the growth of a peer-to-peer energy network that allows smart batteries to communicate with other batteries in the local area, exchange energy, and further reduce the electricity that each household needs to buy from the grid. This will lower electricity bills, and allow for localised energy trading, keeping value in communities.  Distributed energy assets will not only help to decarbonise the power system – they will democratise it, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leveraging AI to ensure distributed energy systems operate at maximum efficiency, while enabling active consumer participation is the key to unlocking their value and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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