Can Virtual Power Plants Provide Revenue for Householders?

CleanTechnica
By David WaterworthJun 12, 2022, 9:53 pm274 pts
A recent study into the use of virtual power plants (VPPs) in Australia has shown that the market is not quite ready for them. The returns to the participants appear to be less than what they would achieve by storing their excess solar generation in their home batteries and using it themselves overnight. “The…

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