1. What Is A Virtual Power Plant?
A virtual power plant aggregates distributed energy resources such as batteries or generators and manages them as a coordinated power system.
Optimizing Distributed Energy
For Liberty-New Hampshire
Overview
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Power Need
Utilities are exploring new ways to manage peak electricity demand while improving grid efficiency and controlling costs. Liberty-New Hampshire, a local electric provider, sought a way to optimize distributed battery storage across residential locations while improving energy reliability.
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Solution
To address these needs, Liberty implemented a virtual power plant (VPP) solution as part of its battery storage pilot program. The initiative installed 2600 kWh of lithium-ion battery storage across 100 homes, supported by a distributed energy resource management platform to coordinate grid demand and optimize performance.
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Results
As a result, the distributed battery system reduces peak electricity demand, improves grid efficiency, and provides backup power for participating households. The pilot program has already delivered measurable savings by lowering transmission and capacity costs while providing monthly utility savings for customers.
Key Statistics
How does distributed battery storage improve grid performance?
2600 kWh
Of lithium-ion
battery storage deployed
100
Homes participating
in the pilot program
$180,000
Annual savings in avoided transmission
and capacity costs
Actual results may vary based on conditions and other factors.
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FAQs
2. How Does Battery Storage Reduce Peak Demand?
Batteries charge when electricity demand is low and discharge during high-demand periods, reducing strain on the grid.
3. How Are Distributed Energy Assets Managed?
Through advanced energy management platforms that analyze grid conditions and dispatch energy assets to optimize performance and cost savings.
4. Can Distributed Battery Storage Improve Energy Resilience?
Yes. Battery systems provide backup power during outages and help utilities balance supply and demand more efficiently.
