Smart energy technology provider, SolarEdge Technologies, has announced the launch of its first battery virtual power plant (VPP) which will help stabilise Britain’s grid by allowing SolarEdge Home Battery owners to partake in National Grid ESO’s Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme for the first time.
As of this week (6 February), SolarEdge is offering its Home Battery owners with eligible smart meters financial incentives to reduce their electricity consumption during pre-scheduled DFS events. By leveraging their stored energy, customers will be able to minimise grid consumption and help stabilise demand.
Battery charge and discharge will automatically be optimised by SolarEdge’s renewable technology during each demand event.
SolarEdge Home Battery owners that also have an eligible export meter will be able to enjoy higher financial benefits by exporting their stored battery energy back to the grid, said the company.
“This is a prime example of the transformational impact that battery storage can have in future grid stabilization and how homeowners can play their part,” commented Meir Adest, co-founder and chief product officer at SolarEdge Technologies.
“SolarEdge is dedicated to improving the ways energy is generated, stored and consumed and we believe that advances in solar and storage technologies are key to unlocking value at both the local and grid level. Our innovative technology simplifies the participation in demand response programs in a way that is smarter, more intuitive and more profitable for system owners.”
The DFS scheme is nearing its March deadline, with the 10th and 11th tests running on the 30 and 31 January respectively.
With 26 DFS providers, the scheme has garnered promising results, procuring over 1.5GWh of capacity so far.
