VPP, EMS, BMS

Our guest in this episode of our series Everything in Order is Karol Oponowicz, co-founder of Order Group (then also CEO of zeronest). 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 points to 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.

We also cover technologies such as energy management systems (EMS), which oversee energy generation and consumption, and battery management systems (BMS), which manage energy storage and distribution. Karol explains how these systems are being developed and implemented in partnership with companies like Skyfri and Kyoto.