Explained
What is a virtual power plant?
A virtual power plant links many small energy resources, such as rooftop solar, home batteries and hot water systems, and coordinates them as one resource for the grid.
What does a household gain from joining one?
Energy use can be scheduled for the hours when power costs less, which is designed to lower bills, and the household can join virtual power plants so the energy it can shift is put to work.
What is a flexible load?
A flexible load is energy use that can move in time. A hot water cylinder, a battery or an electric car can heat or charge when power is plentiful and cheaper, without changing what the household gets.
Why do virtual power plants matter to municipalities?
Many homes together can move demand out of the evening peak and respond when the network needs it, a capacity a municipality can plan around.
What does GridSync do?
GridSync (Pty) Ltd builds software that connects the energy in homes and buildings to the grid. GridSync does not make batteries or generate electricity.
Which products does GridSync offer?
GridSync VPP for municipalities and programmes, SolaFleet for installers and portfolio owners, and SyncApp for households.