Panel: Unleashing the Potential of Virtual Power Plants for Sustainable Energy Solutions

Kadir Bedir, Distributed Energy Resources Supervisor, California Energy Commission, Valerie Parker, Senior PD, Intel Network and Edge (NEX), Kevin Morrissey, Head of Product Innovation, SGS Division at Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc., Alka Singh, Electrical Engineer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Learn about the essential priorities facing the implementation and management of virtual power plants (VPPs) – with insights from leaders who have led and scaled initiatives on renewable energy, energy management, and water management. Navigate the scalability issues, as well as integration complexity, data security, and regulatory hurdles of VPPs through the lens of sustainability. While the challenges associated with VPPs highlight the need for a comprehensive and adaptable approach, the rewards, especially in relation to sustainability, are indisputable.