SOL-ARK®
VIRTUAL POWER PLANTS

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL POWER PLANT? HOW DOES IT WORK?

A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is an innovative network that connects various small-scale, decentralized power generating units, flexible power consumers, and storage systems. These units, known as Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), include solar panels, wind turbines, battery storage systems, and even electric vehicles.

By integrating these resources through advanced technologies, a VPP can manage and optimize the generation and consumption of electricity, acting as a single large power plant.

AGGREGATING ENERGY RESOURCES FOR A STRONGER LOCAL POWER GRID

A VPP operates by aggregating the capacity of various DERs and managing them as a unified entity through a central control system.

Sol-Ark® residential hybrid inverters and commercial hybrid inverters connect to the VPP, optimize energy use, and shift energy consumption to off-peak hours or utilize stored energy during high-demand periods to enhance operational efficiency.

SOL-ARK® VIRTUAL POWER PLANT PROGRAMS

Sol-Ark® works with ConnectionSolutions and Connecticut ESS, so you can earn incentives to tap into your battery’s stored energy at times of high electricity demand. Earn additional revenue based on your battery system’s average kilowatt (kW) discharge over the course of all of the season’s peak demand events based on each program’s rate. Enrolling in our partner VPP programs is a simple way to help your community by letting utilities more effectively manage energy on the grid. Find out more below:

ENROLL IN SOL-ARK® VPP TODAY

Program: Connected Solutions
Utility: National Grid
Location: Massachusetts

Program: Connected Solutions
Utility: Rhode Island Energy
Location: Rhode Island

Program: Connected Solutions
Utility: Cape Light Compact
Location: Cape Cod

Program: Connected Solutions
Utility: Eversource
Location: Massachusetts

Program: Connected Solutions
Utility: Eversource
Location: Connecticut

Program: Energy Storage Solutions
Utility: United Illuminating
Location: Connecticut

VIRTUAL POWER PLANT ADVANTAGES

GRID STABILITY
VPPs enhance the stability of the power grid by balancing supply and demand in real-time.
LOWER ENERGY COST
By optimizing energy use and reducing peak demand, VPPs help lower electricity bills for both residential and commercial users.
ENERGY RESILIENCE AGAINST GRID FAILURES
VPPs improve energy resilience by utilizing local energy resources, which can be crucial during grid outages or emergencies.

DEMAND RESPONSE
VPPs can adjust energy consumption during peak times, participating in demand response programs to stabilize the grid and earn financial incentives.
CONSUMER EMPOWERMENT
VPPs empower consumers by providing them with more control over their energy usage and the opportunity to participate in energy markets.
SCALABLE ENERGY
VPPs can easily scale by adding more DERs, making them adaptable to various sizes and types of energy networks.