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Core Insights - The largest thermal energy storage electric boiler virtual power plant in China has been launched, enhancing the stability and flexibility of the power grid during the heating season [1][3] Group 1: Virtual Power Plant Operations - The virtual power plant aggregates 16 thermal energy storage electric boilers located in Zhangjiakou and Tangshan, with a total regulation capacity of 544,000 kW [1] - The virtual power plant operates as a "demand response platform," where power generation companies and virtual power plant aggregators submit output and peak regulation plans daily, ensuring precise load resource response [3] Group 2: Renewable Energy Integration - The virtual power plant plays a crucial role in promoting the consumption of renewable energy in the Hebei North region, which is a key clean energy base in China's 14th Five-Year Plan, with installed renewable energy capacity exceeding 82 million kW, accounting for 76% [4] - The power regulation auxiliary service market is designed to operate during peak renewable generation times, allowing the virtual power plant to guide users to consume more electricity when renewable generation is high and reduce consumption when generation is low [4] Group 3: Technological Innovations - The State Grid Hebei Electric Power Company has developed a new load management system, creating an "intelligent brain" for the virtual power plant, enabling precise perception and intelligent control of dispersed resources [4] - The introduction of AI models enhances the operational data analysis, market price trend prediction, and dynamic optimization of control strategies, significantly improving the response speed and operational stability of the thermal energy storage electric boiler virtual power plant [4]