Virtual power plant – the sonnenCommunity is stabilizing the power grid
Virtual power plant – the sonnenCommunity is stabilizing the power grid
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The scalability of the VPP concept is being investigated by renowned innovator Tesla , which is currently in the process of building the largest example attempted so far , involving 50,000 average homes fitted with solar PVs , smart meters and Tesla Powerwall storage batteries .
Taking note of the less than desirable efficiency of the Australian grid and the country ’ s geographic and meteorological advantages ( there are practically no cities which receive less than 200 days of sunshine ), Elon Musk stated in an interview with 60 Minutes that “ Australia ’ s really perfect for solar power because it ’ s not too far north or too far south . You could have the entire country be solar power or some combination of wind , solar , geothermal , hydro …” The country ’ s suitability for an effective VPP established , Tesla soon began devising its approach .
Currently under development in South Australia with cooperation of the Government , phases I and II of the trials – 1,100 households – has realised 2 % of Tesla ’ s ambition and seeks to make evident the benefits of VPPs , namely : www . energydigital . com