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How to sign up for a virtual power plant—and decide whether you should

#virtual power plant#energy savings#smart devices#demand response

English

The article discusses how to sign up for a virtual power plant (VPP), which allows utility companies to control household devices to reduce electricity use during peak hours in exchange for discounts on energy bills. It outlines the steps to check eligibility, the types of devices supported, and considerations for flexibility before enrolling in a VPP program.

中文

本文讨论了如何注册虚拟电厂(VPP),该项目允许公用事业公司控制家庭设备,以减少高峰时段的电力使用,并以此换取电费折扣。文章概述了检查资格、支持的设备类型以及在注册VPP项目之前需要考虑的灵活性问题。