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SwitchedOn Podcast: Why virtual power plants will fail unless the energy system changes

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Australia is generating more energy on rooftops than from coal and gas plants, and the industry is betting on virtual power plants (VPPs) to harness this power for the grid.

VPPs work by coordinating solar panels, batteries, and other small energy resources to function as one large, flexible power source. But many consumers are reluctant to join one.

James Sturch is a Technical Director at Solar Edge, and he warns that VPPs are set up to fail unless the energy system changes. Whilst governments and industry are pushing consumers to join VPPs, he argues the system itself creates roadblocks and disincentives.

So, what needs to change to make VPPs work for everyone?

 

 Reclaim Energy is a proud sponsor of the SwitchedOn Australia Podcast.

This post was published on November 11, 2024 9:08 am

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