SolarEdge, developer of smart energy technology, is inviting thousands of home battery owners to join the UK’s first battery virtual power plant. This power plant can use the stored energy to stabilize the grid during peak demand.
In November 2022, UK electricity system operators will be given financial incentives by the energy regulator to businesses and the public to reduce their electricity use during certain times of the year to help the national grid better meet peak demand. I gave the green light to the plan to deliver. During the winter in England.
Battery Virtual Power Plant was launched in partnership with Smart Metering Systems Plc to enable SolarEdge Home Battery owners to utilize stored battery energy from their solar installations during pre-scheduled demand events and pay for doing so. We support this effort by receiving Those who also have a qualified export meter can earn additional income by offloading surplus energy to the grid.
SolarEdge’s Christelle Barnes said: “Homeowners can sit back and passively earn income without even having to change their energy consumption. As electricity prices continue to rise, the economic business case for solar power and storage is increasing. becomes even more attractive.”
Owners of SolarEdge solar and battery systems in the UK can participate in the Battery Virtual Power Plant Scheme until 19th February. The National Grid ESO Demand Flexibility Service is scheduled to run through March 31st.
Source: SolarEdge
