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Edmonton Journal
11-07-2025
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Battery-powered homes support Blatchford's virtual power plant
It's a Canadian first. Article content Edmonton's Blatchford neighbourhood, the former municipal airport site being transformed by the city into a sustainable residential community for urban living, is now home to this country's first energy storage-based virtual power plant. Article content On pace to integrate 100 net zero houses — the project is just in its early stages at a 10 per cent VPP build out, expected to reach 25 per cent growth by the end of this year — the VPP should enhance renewable energy adoption even further in Blatchford and also deliver savings to homeowners, officials said. Article content 'Blatchford is a unique proof of concept for innovations in sustainable urban living and renewable energy — so it's really fitting that this first-of-its-kind integrated VPP is launching right here with one of our homebuilders (Landmark Homes),' said Tom Lumsden, Blatchford's development manager in regards to the VPP launch in late June. 'By combining green-built, highly energy-efficient homes, a fully renewable District Energy Utility and a neighbourhood designed to encourage a vehicle-free lifestyle, Blatchford is emerging as a hub for planet-friendly land development, construction, and technologies.' Article content Article content Toggle full screen modePrevious Gallery Image Next Gallery ImageToggle gallery captions View All 2 Photos 1 of 2 Article content A 'Landmark' Moment Article content Article content A joint venture between Landmark Homes, the City of Edmonton, EPCOR, Emissions Reduction Alberta, Solartility, sonnen and the University of Alberta, the VPP will aggregate the power from the individual sonnen batteries and then be able to dispatch them to a larger asset. Article content 'Instead of throwing a pebble in the ocean, we're dropping a boulder into a lake and we can really create ripples,' said Geoff Ferrell, senior vice-president, Global C&I and VPP Project Business, sonnen USA, noting you could describe a VPP as a distributed energy management system. Article content The batteries, included at no cost in the purchase of a Landmark net-zero home in Blatchford and likely installed in the utility room, are long-lasting and should have a life span of at least 10, if not 20 years, said sonnen. They use advanced Lithium Iron Phosphate technology, and sonnen said this offers enhanced safety and longevity compared to lithium-ion batteries. Article content Article content While the 100 batteries in the Landmark Homes aren't enough to save the grid on its own — it will represent nearly half a megawatt of power and more than two megawatt hours of storage capacity to support the energy grid — Tallas said you have to start somewhere and this is a good start. Article content And a start it is. While this Edmonton project will likely take to mid-2027 to complete and fully ramp up this first VPP and its 100 batteries, sonnen plans to launch further VPPs throughout Alberta — sonnen said it believes Calgary would be a good future choice — and other Canadian regions, providing more than 18 MW of energy and 60 megawatt hours of grid support over the next three years.
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hitachi Energy to enhance Zhejiang Energy Group's VPP services
Hitachi Energy has partnered with Zhejiang Energy Group to deliver advanced digital solutions and advisory services aimed at optimising the smart settlement business of the group's virtual power plant (VPP) in Zhejiang Province, China. The collaboration will integrate the VPP platform seamlessly into existing power system operations and enable full participation in local electricity market transactions. In 2024, Zhejiang introduced policies encouraging VPPs' involvement in ancillary service markets through both policy incentives and market mechanisms. In this strategic move, Hitachi Energy has provided consultancy to assist Zhejiang Energy Group in launching its inaugural VPP project. The project integrates diverse resources offering auxiliary grid services, which improve regulatory capabilities and balance supply-demand dynamics. Customised algorithm development for trading strategies and settlement processes will be part of Hitachi's contribution alongside necessary hardware support. The implementation of these upgrades supports more effective resource use within Zhejiang Province, known for high industrial activity and where electricity consumption surpassed 678bn kilowatt hours (kWh) in 2024 - an annual increase close to 9.5%. The VPP platform provides auxiliary services including peak load adjustment and frequency response through intelligent interactions between power supply networks, loads and storage systems. Currently connecting more than 200 user-side resources within the province, the VPP aggregates multiple forms of energy, including storage capacities and adjustable loads. Digital coordinated control technologies deployed offer real-time responses enhancing dispatch efficiency – essential for maintaining equilibrium between supply-demand pressures whilst ensuring stable grid operation. It also plays a vital role as a stabiliser against intermittent renewable energy generation fluctuations, thus improving renewable resource utilisation efficiency across Zhejiang. "Hitachi Energy to enhance Zhejiang Energy Group's VPP services" was originally created and published by Power Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
26-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Leap Powering National Grid's Virtual Power Plant Initiative in Massachusetts
SAN FRANCISCO & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Leap, a leading virtual power plant (VPP) platform, and National Grid, one of world's largest energy utilities, today announced the expansion of their grid services collaboration to selected National Grid facilities in Massachusetts. Building on a successful pilot project in New York, this initiative will enable the Massachusetts facilities to easily access virtual power plant (VPP) opportunities that help advance the state's climate goals. National Grid's program underscores the immense potential of using grid-interactive buildings as resources to strengthen and decarbonize the energy system. Share Through Leap's software-only solution, select National Grid office buildings in Massachusetts will participate in the state's Clean Peak Standard and ConnectedSolutions grid services programs. This will lower the buildings' electricity usage during periods of grid strain. 'We're proud to expand our collaboration with National Grid and bring the advantages of VPP solutions to these Massachusetts facilities,' said Thomas Folker, Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Leap. 'National Grid's program underscores the immense potential of using grid-interactive buildings as resources to strengthen and decarbonize the energy system.' At National Grid's most recent NextGrid Alliance Summit in Boston, Folker joined senior officials from the U.S. Department of Energy for a breakout session on how VPPs can help reduce customer costs and balance grid demand. Folker shared insights from Leap's initiative facilitating VPP participation for National Grid's New York facilities. The annual Summit brings together utilities, regulators and startups to focus on innovative solutions for grid transformation. 'By operating our office buildings as a virtual power plant, National Grid will enhance local grid resilience and lower carbon emissions, benefiting Massachusetts residents and advancing the state's climate goals,' said Amanda Downey, VP of New England Operations Support at National Grid. 'It's important to walk the walk and continue demonstrating the critical role distributed energy solutions can play in the energy transition.' Leap's technology enables distributed energy resources (DERs) such as smart thermostats, EV chargers, and HVAC systems to easily participate in energy markets. By aggregating loads from DERs into virtual power plants, Leap enables operators to balance the grid with less reliance on fossil-fueled 'peaker' plants. Massachusetts' Clean Peak Energy Standard program offers incentives to clean technologies that boost energy supply or reduce demand during seasonal periods of peak demand. ConnectedSolutions provides incentives to residential and commercial electric customers that allow their excess energy to be used as virtual power plants during times of peak demand. National Grid Partners, the utility's venture investment and innovation arm, is an investor in Leap. The organization invests in startups whose technology has potential to help National Grid's business units accelerate the energy transition. About Leap Leap is the leading platform for generating new value from distributed energy resources (DERs) through integration with energy markets. Through its software-only solution, Leap facilitates fast, easy and automated access to high-value grid services revenue streams for the providers of batteries, electric vehicle charging, smart thermostats, HVAC systems and other flexible assets. By aggregating the DERs enrolled on its platform, Leap supplies virtual power plants (VPPs) to balance the grid. Leap enables its partners and their customers to unlock new value streams and help create a more flexible, resilient grid powered by renewable resources. About National Grid National Grid (NYSE: NGG) is an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people through our networks in New York and Massachusetts. National Grid is transforming our electricity and natural gas networks with smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy solutions to meet the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For more information, please visit our website, follow us on Twitter, watch us on YouTube, friend us on Facebook, and find our photos on Instagram. About National Grid Partners National Grid Partners is the venture investment and innovation arm of National Grid plc., one of the world's largest investor-owned energy companies. By providing corporate venture capital, business development counsel and direct integration with National Grid's innovation teams, National Grid Partners is accelerating the energy transition and helping innovators reach critical scale faster. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, National Grid Partners has offices in Boston, London, and New York. Visit or follow us on Twitter (@ngpartners_) and LinkedIn.
Associated Press
13-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Tennessee Recognizes Knoxville Terminal With Top Safety Award
Key points Marathon Petroleum's Knoxville asphalt terminal has been recognized with its first Volunteer STAR Award by the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA), the state's highest honor for workplace safety and health. The Volunteer STAR Award, modeled after the federal OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), is presented to sites that demonstrate outstanding commitment to safety performance and continuous improvement in safety and health management systems. 'Receiving the Volunteer STAR Award for safety is a great honor,' said Knoxville Asphalt Terminal Operations Manager Sean Phelps. 'This award highlights our terminal's strong dedication to upholding the highest safety standards and safeguarding the well-being of every team member. It reflects our commitment to a culture where safety is a shared priority and everyone looks out for each other, and is a testament to teamwork, diligence and collective effort that makes our workplace safer for all.' 'It's a daily reminder not only of our commitment to safety, but of the teamwork and dedication that brought us here.' TOSHA Deputy Commissioner Dewayne Scott visited the Knoxville site on May 15 to present the award. 'We set the bar very high for this award and Marathon Petroleum rose to the challenge and not only met but exceeded TOSHA's high standards for workplace safety in Tennessee,' said Scott. 'It takes a tremendous amount of effort and determination from everyone at the facility to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace at this level.' In 2021, the Knoxville terminal received the Tennessee Governor's Award for Excellence for Workplace Safety and Health, an award recognizing the site for working 50,000 hours without a lost workday or restricted duty injury. That achievement prompted TOSHA to visit the terminal and introduce the team to the Tennessee Star Program, marking the beginning of their journey toward this latest safety recognition. This most recent recognition places the terminal among just 35 Volunteer STAR sites in Tennessee. Along with a glass award and certificate, the team also received a STAR flag to fly at the site, a symbol of the terminal's strong safety culture and the effort behind it. 'It means something very special every time we raise that flag,' Phelps said. 'It's a daily reminder not only of our commitment to safety, but of the teamwork and dedication that brought us here.' Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Marathon Petroleum
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
MACKAY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OPTIMIZES ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTS THE ENERGY TRANSITION VIA ENEL X'S VIRTUAL POWER PLANT
TAIPEI, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MacKay Memorial Hospital, a leading institution in Taiwan's healthcare sector, is taking a significant step toward its sustainability goals by joining Enel X Taiwan's Virtual Power Plant (VPP) - the largest Demand Response VPP in the country. Through this collaboration, MacKay Hospital will contribute its flexible energy demand to the Taiwan Power Company's Energy Trading Platform, supporting grid stability and the broader energy transition. Enabled by Enel X's advanced energy solutions, the partnership will help the hospital optimize energy efficiency, meet national energy-saving policies, and further its strong commitment to ESG and sustainability leadership. According to the '2024 Non-Production Sector Energy Audit Annual Report', hospitals accounted for the highest proportion of energy consumption among Taiwan's non-production sectors in 2023, reaching 15.97%[1]. Given hospitals' high emphasis on electricity safety and their meticulous power planning to ensure the stability and continuity of medical services, how to balance safety with sustainability has become a crucial issue that major medical institutions cannot ignore. Roger Chen, Head of Enel X Taiwan, explained, "Participating in Demand Response Ancillary Services in the Energy Trading Platform via a Virtual Power Plant is an extremely suitable energy management option for hospitals. With flexible participation hours, the program is best suited to institutions that operate 24-7. When responding to grid dispatch events, the actual reduction in electricity consumption can be recognized as measurable energy-saving performance. In addition, the revenue generated from participating in the electricity market can help offset rising electricity costs and be reinvested into other sustainability initiatives." In the future, during times of grid stress, MacKay Hospital will be able to temporarily reduce energy use from non-essential equipment within ten minutes. Enel X's Virtual Power Plant will aggregate this flexibility alongside other commercial and industrial Demand Response resources, delivering it to the grid as a single, coordinated resource. This helps to enhance grid resilience and support a stable, reliable power supply . Chang Wen-han, Superintendent of MacKay Memorial Hospital, stated, "MacKay Hospital has always prioritized social responsibility and sustainable development. Our goal is not only to provide high quality medical care, but also to actively support the transition to net-zero and to set the standard for other medical centers. As summer brings peak electricity demand, hospitals must consider more effective energy-saving strategies and promote the renewable energy development in order to demonstrate their commitment to energy conservation." Roger Chen, Head of Enel X Taiwan, said, "We are delighted to have MacKay Hospital join our ranks. As power supply shifts from centralized to distributed generation, every energy user plays an important role in stabilizing the grid and promoting the development of renewable energy. With the right Virtual Power Plant, even hospitals – where power reliability is critical – can safely participate in the energy market without compromising operations. We encourage all major energy users to unlock the value of their existing assets, take advantage of opportunities in the energy market, and "contribute to a more resilient and sustainable energy future." Enel X is currently the largest power aggregator of Demand Response Resources in the Energy Trading Platform, with over 200MW of aggregated capacity - equivalent to the electricity load of 80,000 households. Looking ahead, Enel X plans to continue expanding this capacity and, in line with market trends, support users in participating in the energy market through behind-the-meter energy storage systems. Enel X Global Retail is Enel Group's business line dedicated to customers around the world with the aim of effectively providing products and services based on their energy needs and encouraging them towards a more conscious and sustainable use of energy. A world leader in the field of energy supply, energy management services, and electric mobility to foster electrification, it accompanies all of its customers through their energy transition, developing value-creating solutions. Enel X Global Retail offers an ecosystem of sustainable, efficient, easy-to-find, personalized products and services built around customer needs. Enel X Global Retail provides electricity, integrated and innovative energy services to more than 55 million customers worldwide, households, small offices, enterprises, and municipalities. Furthermore, around the world, it offers flexibility services aggregating 9.2 GW and has installed around 3 million lighting points as well as 30,100 owned public charging points for electric mobility. For more information, visit and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook. [1] Taiwan Green Productivity Foundation (2024). Energy Audit Annual Report for Non-Productive Industries 2024. Energy Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs. Retrieved from View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Enel X Taiwan Sign in to access your portfolio
