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上海虚拟电厂今夏实现多个“首次” 最大响应负荷首破百万千瓦 有望将先行先试经验推广至长三角乃至全国
Jie Fang Ri Bao· 2025-08-16 02:05
Core Insights - Shanghai's virtual power plant successfully implemented a demand response initiative, achieving a maximum response load of 1.1627 million kilowatts, surpassing last year's 704,300 kilowatts, marking a significant milestone in its operational capabilities [1] - The virtual power plant integrates various controllable power resources, acting as a "city power regulation pool" to alleviate electricity shortages during peak demand [2] - The initiative has expanded to include residential communities, with successful load reductions achieved through automated adjustments in community facilities [4] Group 1: Virtual Power Plant Development - The virtual power plant in Shanghai has transitioned from "technical validation" to "normal application," showcasing practical capabilities in load regulation and response speed [1] - As of August, the virtual power plant management center has connected with 49 operators, with a total declared adjustable capacity of 2.0324 million kilowatts, an increase of 81.17% compared to the end of 2024 [2] - The rapid adjustment capability of the virtual power plant has been upgraded, achieving a second-level response capacity of 546,800 kilowatts for building air conditioning and charging stations [2] Group 2: Innovative Applications - Shanghai has initiated large-scale vehicle-to-grid (V2G) applications, allowing electric vehicles to discharge power back to the grid, contributing 2,600 kilowatts during the demand response [3] - The industrial park has actively participated in the initiative, achieving cost reduction and energy savings through load adjustments, with air conditioning systems accounting for 50% of the total load [3] - The community virtual power plant response was successfully tested, with a community center reducing 80 kilowatts of load by automatically adjusting air conditioning and lighting [4] Group 3: Future Potential - Data centers are identified as a significant potential contributor to the virtual power plant, with their electricity consumption projected to reach 5 billion kilowatt-hours by 2024, nearing 3% of the city's total electricity usage [5] - Participation in the virtual power plant can yield financial subsidies, with estimates suggesting that data centers could save 1% on electricity costs annually by participating in load balancing [5] - A recent test demonstrated the feasibility of transferring computing tasks across regions to optimize power consumption, marking a potential advancement in virtual power plant technology [6]