Virtual power plants, or VPPs, are an emerging technology with the potential to facilitate the shift from centralised to decentralised energy, provide additional income for battery system owners, and support network stability and system balancing. This online three-part sprint course is aimed at anyone interested in joining a virtual power plant, or anyone keen to learn more about how the technology works.
Upon completion of the course, participants will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of VPPs, the value proposition for participants, how to compare offerings from different VPP operators, and the challenges facing the VPP industry going forward.
The course consists of three videos totalling 15 minutes, with a short quiz after each video. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Here is a quick snapshot of the practical takeaways this course covers:
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