A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is a network of distributed energy resources (DERs), such as battery energy storage systems and PV solar arrays, coordinated through advanced software function as a unified, flexible energy resource. VPPs aggregate the capacity of these individual systems to provide grid services, such as demand response, frequency regulation, and peak load support. By pooling multiple energy resources, VPPs can respond to real-time grid conditions, dispatching energy or reducing consumption during periods of high demand or grid stress. This collective power can earn participants incentives based on their individual system’s performance. VPPs enable distributed energy assets to work together, providing economic benefits to both the grid and the asset owners, while contributing to a more resilient and efficient energy system.

As an approved aggregator, EPC Energy can enroll your existing battery energy storage system in grid support programs, such as California’s Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program. Enrolled systems receive incentive payments based on the demonstrated capacity and performance of the participant’s BESS during program events. The only way to participate in this kind of incentive program is to work with an approved VPP aggregator such as EPC Energy. Contact us today to learn more!