Ensuring grid stability and generating additional revenue through the sale of balancing energy are important strategic components of energy management. For energy suppliers, this not only results in financial advantages, but also opportunities to actively participate in shaping a sustainable energy future.

Control energy plays a central role in ensuring the balance between electricity generation and consumption in real time. This is particularly relevant as feed-in from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar is volatile and poses new challenges for the traditional energy supply system. Balancing energy and optimization based on spot prices, by charging batteries when prices are low and selling when prices are high, offer two main use cases here. These strategies can not only optimize the power grid, but also bring significant financial benefits and increase the economic efficiency of the system.

Expanded possibilities through new technologies

Modern technologies enable energy suppliers to operate their facilities more flexibly. For example, advanced battery storage systems and demand response programs allow them to respond to rapid market changes and thus participate profitably in the provision of balancing energy.

Economic opportunities through decentralized energy generation

By using decentralized energy generation systems such as photovoltaic systems, small hydroelectric power plants, or combined heat and power plants, energy suppliers can not only increase their own energy efficiency but also provide balancing energy. This opens up new sources of income and contributes to the diversification of the energy supply.

Optimization through data analysis and predictive models

The use of advanced data analytics and accurate predictive models is critical for energy suppliers to fully exploit the potential of balancing energy. These tools help analyze consumption and production patterns and make optimal decisions regarding energy marketing and grid stabilization.

Cooperation and networking

Forming networks and partnerships, for example by participating in virtual power plants or through cooperation with other energy suppliers and technology providers, can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of balancing energy measures. Such cooperation enables better use of resources and stronger market positioning.

VGT specializes in the bundling and marketing of control energy. By integrating a large number of plants into its virtual power plant, VGT also enables smaller energy producers and consumers to participate in the advantages of the control energy market.

Further information on VGT's control energy offering.