Energy suppliers are facing an increasingly complex task: No feed-in forecasts or incorrect ones can quickly drive up the costs for balancing energy. Precise control and optimization of balance groups is therefore essential. However, the increased use of renewable energies and decentralized energy sources such as photovoltaic systems or battery storage systems means that many energy suppliers are faced with the challenge of efficiently balancing unforeseen feed-in deviations and fluctuations. Without a suitable solution, the costs for balancing energy and the effort involved in balance management can quickly rise. One way to meet these challenges is to leverage flexibility. Devices such as heat pumps, charging stations, or battery storage systems can be used to dynamically control and balance energy flows in a targeted manner. The goal: more accurate forecast data, lower costs, and maintained grid stability.

Manufacturer-independent solution for balance group optimization

The VGT platform offers a manufacturer-independent solution for integrating the flexibility of end customers and grid operators into balance group management. The device manager allows various energy sources and consumers to be connected to the system easily and efficiently. Photovoltaic systems, charging stations, battery storage systems, and other assets are intelligently networked and controlled in real time.

A particularly noteworthy feature is the ability to generate precise feed-in forecasts. Predictions are continuously improved based on current data and algorithms. Once a forecast has been generated, the upstream supplier can be notified at an early stage so that they can respond to any potential deviations. This process continuously improves the quality of forecasts, which not only reduces the cost of balancing energy but also increases the efficiency of the entire energy management system. This avoids unnecessary costs and optimizes savings potential.

In addition, the precise control of the VGT platform contributes to cost efficiency by reducing the cost of balancing energy. The platform also offers the opportunity to participate in the control energy market, which opens up new sources of income and creates further financial advantages.

From end customers to balance group optimization

With the VGT platform, energy suppliers and grid operators can seamlessly integrate the flexibilities of end customers, such as photovoltaic systems or battery storage systems, into balance group management. End customers make their surplus energy or controllable consumers, such as heat pumps and charging stations, available and receive remuneration in return.

The platform covers the entire process: from the provision of flexibility by the end customer, to the recording and real-time control of energy flows, to remuneration. Forecast data is continuously improved and the upstream supplier is informed at an early stage to minimize possible fluctuations. In this way, the VGT platform not only reduces the costs for balancing energy, but also optimizes the entire process – transparently and efficiently.

Balancing group optimization requires flexible, efficient, and cost-saving solutions. The VGT platform offers exactly that: intelligent, manufacturer-independent control that enables precise management of energy flows while creating new business opportunities for energy suppliers and end customers.

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