Virtual power plants are in vogue, but they can be like taking a sledgehammer to a nut
- Written by Evan Franklin, Senior Lecturer - School of Engineering, Co-Director Future Energy, University of Tasmania
The fleet of small-scale solar systems, batteries and flexible loads in our electricity system will grow rapidly in coming years. But how to coordinate them efficiently in our complex electricity grid, and how to make sure their owners get a fair return?
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are the talk of the town right now. But they may turn out to be...
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