British Power Network announced in mid-June that it plans to build London's first 'virtual power station'. Its principle is not complicated. Roof solar panels generate a large amount of electricity on a sunny day. Adding it to the battery means that the energy can be stored. Used when it is dark or cloudy. When it is not finished, it can be sold back to the grid. If multiple batteries are connected together, the battery can release the stored electricity during the peak of electricity consumption, reducing the pressure on the grid. Residents will cooperate with British Power Network Sign a flexible contract that allows the latter to use the electricity stored in the battery to pay the former.
In February, British Power Network and Powervault Battery Company's first 'virtual power station' technology was successfully tested. It can remotely control 45 sets of Powervault batteries, reducing power consumption during peak hours during the night, reducing the demand for electricity at night in the home. Sixty percent. The battery is scalable, which means more batteries can be added to the device. Over time, the installed battery capacity may increase, which is expected to reduce the need for additional grid infrastructure.
British Power Network Director Barry Hatton pointed out, 'We are committed to using new technologies to bring direct benefits to our customers. The first 'Virtual Power Station' program paves the way for a flexible and intelligent power network, allowing people to actively manage their own power. Use. London is a world leader in 'virtual power station' technology and projects, moving towards decarbonization, decentralization and digital networking. To increase capacity, the traditional approach is to simply add more cables and substations, while 'virtual power generation Station' offers a viable alternative to help reduce distribution costs'.
This winter, Powervault Battery will install rooftop solar PV arrays in approximately 40 homes in the Balneite London Autonomous Region, totaling 0.32 MWh, equipped with 8 kW battery packs, powered by solar or off-peak grids, and will be optimized using Powervault aggregation platforms. Remote system, but did not disclose the amount of investment.
Powervault Battery Company General Manager Joe Warren said, 'I am very pleased that the British Power Network Company has chosen to cooperate with us. This contract is beneficial to our business development and will become a business case for our service customers, proving the home battery storage for the entire energy system. Value, bringing us closer to the goal of providing products for the mass market'.
According to a spokesperson for the British Power Network, the company supplies more than 8 million homes, businesses and the City of London to the southeast and east. By reducing the integration of renewable energy systems with the grid, it can reduce grid operations. Investing in expensive grid infrastructure and maximizing the use of electricity produced. 'Virtual power station' technology is becoming an increasingly attractive solution that will operate in a way that does not affect home power supply. It is part of the company's flexibility program. Despite its past pilot projects, 'virtual power station' has become an important part of the company's intelligent management power distribution system, and a flexible roadmap will be released at the end of July. Multi-regional services like 'virtual power station'.
