Developing A Reliable And Sustainable Energy Infrastructure
The 2nd annual National Virtual Power Plant Summit will offer a comprehensive overview of the latest advances distributed energy resources, with a focus on policy, technology and business models.
Featured Speakers
Shannon Anderson Distributed Power Plant Policy Director Solar United Neighbors
Eric Blank Chairman Colorado Public Utilities Commission
Jon Fortune Vice President, Grid Services Market Development Shadow Power
Karen Lee Senior Manager, Power Resources and Virtual Power Plants Ava Community Energy
Zach Pollock Director of Grid Strategy & Emerging Technology Xcel Energy
Topics covered will include:
• The Role of VPPs in a decarbonized Grid
• Advances in VPP technology and integration
• Business models and revenue streams for VPPs
• Regulatory frameworks and policy implications
• Cybersecurity and risk management for VPPs
• Case studies of successful VPP implementations – in the US and internationally
Who should attend?
• Utilities
• Regulators and policy makers
• Industrial and commercial energy managers
• Demand response aggregators
• Building energy management (BEM) companies
• IT and software providers
• Smart grid technology
• Investors
• Consultants
• Academics and researchers
Virtual Power Plants:
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are an innovative way of integrating distributed energy resources (DERs) that combine decentralized energy resources' capabilities to enhance power generation, distribution, and usage efficiency. VPPs intelligently network and control diverse power sources like solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles (EVs), and energy storage systems to provide a dynamic, responsive, sustainable energy solution. This revolutionary concept contributes to grid stability and efficiency. It paves the way for integrating renewable energy sources at scale, marking a significant leap in our journey towards a greener future.
