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Virtual power plant

Virtual power plant

A virtual power plant (VPP) is a network of decentralized, distributed energy sources such as solar, wind, and biogas plants, energy storage systems, and flexible electricity consumers, all coordinated and controlled by a central management hub. The goal is to aggregate the generation capacities of these diverse units and operate them as if they were a single power plant. By balancing the fluctuating supply of renewable energies and enhancing grid stability, virtual power plants contribute to a more efficient and stable energy supply within the smart grid.

Moreover, virtual power plants promote the decentralization of energy generation, increasing the resilience of the power grid and reducing reliance on large central power plants. Through demand side management, market participants can optimally utilize this flexibility to reduce their energy consumption during peak demand periods or increase it during energy surpluses. An additional key function of virtual power plants is enabling producers to market the self-generated power of connected assets.

Cloud platforms for digital optimization of building operations can play a central role in this context. By capturing, analyzing, and processing real-time data, these platforms can precisely track how much energy a building generates, stores, and consumes. For example, the platform can determine when a building produces excess solar energy and decide whether to store it locally or feed it into the grid.

Success Stories

Trinity

As one of the world’s largest real estate investment managers, AEW places great emphasis on the consistent digitalization and sustainability of its existing buildings. A prime example is the “Trinity” located in the vibrant Zollstock district of Cologne. This was made possible through a tailored digital retrofit and subsequent optimization of the system operation via a cloud platform.

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Katharinenkai

At the Nikolaifleet in the heart of Hamburg, the landmark building KATHARINENKAI was completed in March 2022, offering approximately 10 000 m² of gross floor area with a prime waterfront location. With KATHARINENKAI, a flagship project for grid-serving building operations was created. Thanks to an innovative smart building topology, all stakeholders are seamlessly integrated into the operation. The building utilizes dynamic electricity tariffs, enabling the use of aedifion demand side management.

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Portfolio Rollout of BNP Paribas REIM

BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management (“BNP Paribas REIM”) is one of the leading real estate investment managers in Europe, managing assets worth EUR 28.47 billion. The enhancement of property values through active asset management is a key component of the company’s objectives, which are focused on sustainability and future viability. By actively integrating the aedifion solution into BNP Paribas REIM‘s sustainability strategy, energy consumption and the carbon footprint are reduced at the portfolio level.

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