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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1678613
A Virtual Power Plant functions as a network of decentralized power-generating units under a unified control system. Its purpose is to integrate various energy sources, including solar, wind farms, and storage units, into a cohesive and efficient system.
The key technologies include distribution generation, demand response, and mixed assets. Distribution generation encompasses a range of installations such as wind turbines, solar power plants, small hydro units, and more, along with compatible power generators managed centrally by a single control unit. These sources mainly rely on renewable energy, cogeneration, and energy storage, serving diverse end users such as industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.
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The virtual power plant market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.81 billion in 2024 to $3.39 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to renewable energy growth, energy storage expansion, government support and incentives, pilot projects and demonstrations, decentralization of energy systems.
The virtual power plant market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.43 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing awareness of climate change, increasing adoption of renewable energy sources, growing awareness of climate change, economic growth. Major trends in the forecast period include digitalization and IoT integration, partnerships and collaborations, advancements in technology decentralization of energy systems.
Increasing demand for renewable energy is expected to propel the virtual power plant market going forward. Renewable energy refers to the energy that originates from natural resources that replenish more quickly than they are used up. Virtual power plants (VPPs) can balance the production and consumption of renewable energy, and forecasts can help direct consumer behavior as a form of demand response. For instance, in April 2023, according to a report published by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a US-based research institution dedicated to advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, global photovoltaic (PV) installations reached 231 gigawatts of direct current (GWdc), totaling 1.2 terawatts of direct current (TWdc) cumulatively in 2022. China's annual PV installations surged by 57%, accounting for 42% of global demand, primarily driven by distributed PV, while annual installations are forecast to exceed 300 GW by 2023 and surpass 400 GW by 2025., Therefore, increasing demand for renewable energy is driving the growth of the virtual power plant market.
The anticipated growth in the Virtual Power Plant (VPP) market is linked to the ongoing digitalization of the energy sector. Digitalization in this context involves integrating digital technologies, data analytics, and automation to enhance energy industry efficiency and sustainability. VPPs play a pivotal role in this transformation by efficiently managing distributed energy resources. Reports from July 2023 by the International Energy Agency (IEA) indicate a significant increase in smart power meter installations worldwide, surpassing 1 billion, with a projected rise in connected devices to 13 billion in 2023 and potentially doubling to over 25 billion by 2030. The expansion of digitalization in the energy sector drives the growth forecast for the Virtual Power Plant market.
Advanced technologies are increasingly adopted in the virtual power plant market. Leading companies, such as AutoGrid Systems in October 2022, are leveraging AI-powered VPP platforms. Their partnership with Mysa introduced utility-scale virtual power plants utilizing smart thermostat technology, optimizing energy markets and enhancing capacity through asset optimization and forecasting.
Leading companies in the virtual power plant domain are directing their efforts towards developing innovative solutions such as battery virtual power plants to address the escalating need for energy efficiency and grid flexibility. SolarEdge Technologies, Inc., an Israel-based smart energy technology company, unveiled its pioneering battery virtual power plant in February 2023. This revolutionary system supports the National Grid ESO Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) in Great Britain. The service caters to a substantial number of SolarEdge Home Battery owners equipped with eligible smart meters across Great Britain. These homeowners can leverage stored battery energy strategically during peak demand events, securing financial incentives and contributing to grid stabilization. Owners with eligible export meters can further optimize gains by exporting excess battery energy back into the grid. SolarEdge's cutting-edge technology ensures seamless optimization of battery charge and discharge, allowing homeowners to minimize grid consumption and earn incentives during demand events.
In December 2023, Shell plc, a UK-based oil and gas company, acquired EGO S.r.l. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aligns with Shell's strategy to strengthen its position in the energy sector, particularly in the renewable and distributed energy markets. By leveraging EGO's expertise in connecting electricity producers and consumers, Shell aims to enhance its capabilities in virtual power plant operations and expand its overall energy portfolio. EGO S.r.l. is an Italy-based energy management company specializing in virtual power plants.
Major companies operating in the virtual power plant market include Robert Bosch GmbH, Hitachi Ltd., Siemens AG, Engie SA, General Electric Ltd., International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems, Inc., Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc, Asea Brown Boveri Ltd., AGL Energy Ltd., Generac Holdings Inc., EnerNOC, Inc, Enel X Ltd., Osisoft LLC, Limejump Limited, Open Access Technology International Inc., Shell Plc., Stem, Inc., Blueprint Power Technologies Inc., Next Kraftwerke GmbH, Cpower Energy Management, Autogrid Systems Inc., Enbala Power Networks Inc., Blue Pillar, Inc, Olivine Inc., Flexitricity Limited, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation
North America was the largest region in the Virtual Power Plant market share in 2024. Middle East is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the virtual power plant market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the virtual power plant market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The virtual power plant market consists of revenues earned by entities providing energy management systems, power consumers and storage systems services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The virtual power plant market also includes sales of thermal and renewable energy units and wind turbines. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.