Virtual power plants

Provides information on virtual power plants. The plants are a decentralized network of energy sources combined to provide reliable power supply to energy consumers. Three main forms of these sources are considered. These systems play an important role, especially in the integration of renewable energy sources (solar, wind, etc.) and in ensuring the stability of the power system. The main goal of a virtual power plant (wind farm) is to combine various energy sources into a single interconnected system. Such sources may include solar and wind power plants, batteries and other distributed energy resources. By combining multiple energy sources, VES can provide the services that traditional power plants provide, trade in the same energy markets, and at the same time enable the integration of more renewables. Many different energy systems can be incorporated into a virtual power plant (WPP). A virtual power plant (VES) uses energy devices located in different locations in different ways, applying IoT (Internet of Things) technology and helping to maintain a balance between supply and demand by trying to match supply with demand. Energy storage systems (batteries) in wind farms using local solar energy can help reduce electricity consumption from the grid. Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies increase the efficiency of VES. The advantages of virtual power plants are considered, it is noted that such stations help to create a balance between production and consumption by combining various energy sources. Efficient management of virtual power plants is an important process to modernize and optimize energy networks.