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"Australia’s original motoring club continues its move into renewable energy
with the launch of its own solar and battery backed virtual power plant – and
it is inviting businesses to join.
The RACV started its virtual power plant (VPP) using the solar and battery
systems at its Torquay and Inverloch resorts to make money through Frequency
Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) and arbitraging in wholesale energy markets.
The insurer turned services provider, solar installer and energy retailer says
the VPP is one of the first to operate in the very-fast FCAS market, where
participants must be able to react within a second to either raise or lower
grid frequency.
Each resort has a 500kW/500kWh battery, while the Torquay site has a 515KW
rooftop solar system and Inverloch a 95KW solar system.
RACV general manager of energy services Greg Edye says the ideal VPP candidate
would be a business with flexibility to shift or reduce loads during peak
periods.
Although the RACV started as a motoring club offering roadside assistance and
insurance, it has lately transformed into a residential and commercial solar
and battery installer as well as a purveyor of tradies, insurance, and
holidays."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
