Virtual Power Plant (VPP)

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Definition of “Virtual Power Plant (VPP)” :

A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) is a network of decentralised, medium-scale power generating units such as wind farms, solar parks, and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) units, as well as flexible power consumers and storage systems. The interconnected units are dispatched through the central control room of the VPP but remain autonomous in their operation and ownership. The objective of a VPP is to relieve the load on the grid by smartly distributing the power generated by the individual units during periods of peak load.

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Marc Ferguson

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Marc Ferguson

Marc is our in-house writer with a strong focus on demystifying the waste industry with his helpful guides, making it easy for people to make the right decision on what to do with their business and home waste. Marc has been co-founder numerous start-ups in Finance, Broadband and the Waste Industry. He has been working in the waste industry for the last 6 years and co-founded Skip Hire Comparison, the first and largest comparison site in the UK You can also find his other waste content pieces on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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