A virtual power plant with batteries to avoid power cuts and rationing - also known as "load-shedding"
South Africa has suffered from power cuts for many years. To cope with them, tens of thousands of home owners and business owners have invested in individual solar systems and batteries.
“Our virtual power plant Evolve is meant to create an intelligent and interconnected web linking thousands of batteries and solar facilities,” says Victor Mallet, founder and CEO of the South African start-up.
The interconnected grid will help the City of Cape Town manage load and demand, and provide support services. The solution will also enable electricity exchanges between users at peak hours, thus providing a steady source of income. In addition, it will accelerate the take-up rate for green technologies in the context of South Africa’s just energy transition.
