As shown in a new INFOgraphic, 2013 Virtual Power Plant Trends, conducted by Zpryme and commissioned by the host of the Virtual Power Plants Online Summit, Smart Grid Observer, 67% of utilities are planning or considering the deployment of a virtual power plant. Zpryme conducted a survey this month (April) with 120 utility (67% of the sample) and smart grid executives (33% of the sample) to understand how these clusters of small, distributed energy sources fused together by software and operated as a lone power plan are changing the traditional grid.
Download the Smart Grid Observer-sponsored INFOgraphic today from Zpryme to view responses from the following survey questions:
- Is your utility planning or considering the deployment of a virtual power plant?
- Which of the following best describes your situation when it comes to deploying a VPP?
- What are the top benefits of using a VPP?
- What is the expected capacity (generated and/or load reduction) at your VPP?
- What types of fuel sources do you intend to use in your VPP?
- What are your expected investments over the next two years in VPP technologies?
About Virtual Power Plants Online Summit:
The Virtual Power Plants Online Summit 2013 on Thursday, May 2 is a one-day, 100% online event designed to help utilities understand and capitalize on the opportunities afforded by this emerging technology. Learn more about the event that will feature in-depth presentations, case studies, and interactive Q&A sessions at: www.smartgridobserver.com.
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