Unifying Demand-Side Resources for Real-World Impact
In today's rapidly evolving energy landscape, energy providers are facing a myriad of challenges, including distribution network constraints, emissions targets, and the need for grid reliability. AutoGrid Flex, offered by Uplight, presents a cutting-edge virtual power plant (VPP) technology that addresses these challenges head-on. By unifying diverse demand-side resources into a firm, dispatchable supply, AutoGrid Flex enables utilities to deliver clean, cost-effective energy that supports grid services throughout the year.
Revolutionizing Grid Operations with VPP Solutions
A key feature of the AutoGrid Flex VPP platform is its AI-powered monitoring, forecasting, and dispatch tools. These tools allow grid operators to aggregate and orchestrate distributed energy resources (DERs) across various asset classes, customer segments, and device types. This flexibility provides the grid with dispatchable capacity at scale, supporting a wide range of grid services from peak shaving to frequency regulation.
End-to-End Turnkey VPP Services by Uplight
In addition to the powerful VPP software, Uplight offers comprehensive turnkey VPP services to support utilities from start to finish. These services encompass all aspects of VPP operations, including incentive design, customer enrollment, event dispatch, measurement & verification, and customer reward payouts. By utilizing Uplight's turnkey services, energy providers can access firm megawatts to meet their ongoing supply needs.
Partnering with Uplight for VPP Success
Uplight stands out as an industry leader in VPP technology and services. By partnering with Uplight, utilities can seamlessly aggregate residential and commercial/industrial DERs into a single portfolio that can support multiple grid services. The predictive controls of AutoGrid Flex leverage AI to optimize event dispatch, predict energy demand, and maximize flexible capacity, ensuring efficient and reliable grid operations.
Accelerating Towards a Sustainable Future
Joining forces with Uplight for virtual power plants means accelerating progress towards decarbonization goals, reducing energy procurement costs, and enhancing grid reliability and resilience. By implementing effective VPP programs, utilities can streamline customer enrollments, drive participation in grid events, and empower local communities by reinvesting funds into offsetting energy bills. With the potential to address a significant portion of peak demand and avoid substantial grid costs, AutoGrid Flex VPP technology offers a pathway towards a sustainable energy future.