Time for the fourth episode of our series Everything in Order! This time our guest is Karol Oponowicz, CEO at zeronest and Board Member at Order Group. In this episode, we explore the concept of virtual power plants (VPPs) and their role in optimizing energy generation and consumption. Karol explains how virtual power plants can integrate different energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels, to serve both individual users and businesses on a national scale.
We discuss how virtual power plants optimize the use of energy resources to prevent waste and save money by comparing energy prices, production, and storage. Karol highlights the benefits of virtual power plants, such as receiving payments for turning off production during periods of low demand, and the overall efficiency gains from a well-managed system.
Additionally, we delve into technologies including energy management systems (EMS), which oversee energy generation and consumption, and battery management systems (BMS), which manage energy storage and distribution. He shares insights into how these systems are being developed and implemented in partnership with companies like Skyfri and Kyoto.
