Articles tagged with "demand-response"
EnergyHub Acquires Bridge To Renewables To Expand Managed EV Charging - CleanTechnica
EnergyHub, a leading provider of grid-edge flexibility solutions, has acquired Bridge to Renewables (BTR), an EV-telematics platform connected to over 500,000 electric vehicles. This acquisition aims to expand EnergyHub’s managed electric vehicle (EV) charging capabilities and enhance the use of EV batteries as virtual power plants (VPPs). Unlike traditional gas vehicles, EVs’ batteries can collectively support electrical grids by providing distributed energy resources (DERs). VPPs composed of these DERs can reduce infrastructure costs significantly—studies suggest nationwide deployment of 60 GW of VPP capacity could save ratepayers $15 billion to $35 billion over ten years—and help manage peak demand more efficiently than conventional gas peaker plants. EnergyHub’s technology enables utilities to manage various DERs, including EVs, thermostats, and batteries, through a single VPP platform. This approach allows utilities to alleviate grid challenges such as peak load reduction and local congestion by leveraging AI-driven optimizations
energyelectric-vehiclesvirtual-power-plantsdistributed-energy-resourcesgrid-edge-flexibilitydemand-responserenewable-energyCalifornia VPP Links 100,000 Residential Storage Batteries - CleanTechnica
On July 29, 2025, California made history by linking approximately 100,000 residential battery storage units in a large-scale Virtual Power Plant (VPP) test, collectively supplying about 535 megawatts of electricity to the grid during peak demand hours. This initiative, led by PG&E in partnership with Tesla and Sunrun, demonstrated the ability of distributed batteries to respond quickly, reliably, and in coordination to support grid stability without causing blackouts or emergencies. The test involved customers across Northern, Central, and Southern California, including underserved and rural communities prone to outages, highlighting the potential of VPPs to alleviate grid stress and reduce reliance on fossil fuel power plants. The California Public Utilities Commission and California Energy Commission have developed programs like the Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) and Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) to incentivize electricity reduction or backup power provision during peak stress periods. The July 29 test served as a real-world rehearsal to validate these programs and the operational
energybattery-storagevirtual-power-plantgrid-managementrenewable-energydemand-responseclean-energy-programsChargeScape Demand Response Program For EV Drivers On Long Island - CleanTechnica
The ChargeScape Demand Response program on Long Island enables over 6,000 BMW and Ford electric vehicle (EV) drivers to participate in a Peak Load Reduction initiative aimed at supporting grid stability during peak electricity demand periods, particularly in summer. Using ChargeScape’s AI-powered software, EV AI, which integrates real-time data from PSEG Long Island, the program optimizes the timing, duration, and intensity of home EV charging to prevent exceeding local grid capacity. Participants receive financial incentives, such as utility bill credits, for adjusting their charging behavior to reduce strain on the grid. This marks the first time PSEG Long Island’s nine-year Peak Load Reduction program includes EVs as direct contributors to grid reliability. ChargeScape is a joint venture initially formed by BMW, Honda, and Ford in 2023, with Nissan joining later and plans for additional automakers to participate. The company’s platform connects utilities, automakers, and EV drivers to facilitate demand response efforts. Executives from ChargeSc
energyelectric-vehiclesdemand-responsesmart-gridEV-charginggrid-stabilityAI-energy-managementWhy engineers are turning to virtual power plants to stabilize the grid
Virtual power plants (VPPs) represent a transformative shift in electricity grid management by aggregating distributed energy resources (DERs) such as rooftop solar panels, home batteries, electric vehicles, and smart appliances into a coordinated, software-driven network. Unlike traditional centralized power plants, VPPs operate without physical infrastructure, instead relying on real-time communication and control software to balance supply and demand dynamically across thousands of devices. This decentralized approach allows VPPs to perform essential grid functions like peak shaving, demand response, and load balancing, effectively stabilizing the grid without building new generation facilities. The rise of VPPs is driven by the rapid adoption of DERs and advances in grid control technology, enabling faster deployment and greater scalability compared to conventional power plants. VPPs can span large geographic areas and integrate diverse energy assets, distinguishing them from microgrids, which are localized and capable of islanded operation. Engineers favor VPPs for their reliability, flexibility, and cost efficiency, as they reduce
energyvirtual-power-plantsdistributed-energy-resourcessmart-gridbattery-storagerooftop-solardemand-responseWith New EV Charging Stations, Norway’s Excellent EV Adventure Is About To Get More Excellent
electric-vehiclesEV-chargingenergy-storagegrid-infrastructurerenewable-energybattery-technologydemand-responseEVNSPC trao đổi kinh nghiệm về kiểm tra giám sát mua bán điện điều chỉnh phụ tải với EVNNPC và EVNHANOI
energyelectricityload-managementpower-monitoringdemand-responseutility-companiesenergy-efficiencyAmsterdam Begins Deftpower Smart Charging Trial
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