International Standard for Virtual Power Plants Frequency Regulation Officially Launched

China's proposal for an international standard for virtual power plants has been successfully established by the International Electrotechnical Commission, titled "Virtual Power Plants Part 4: Requirements and Specifications for Primary Frequency Regulation Functions." This standard focuses on the core capability of virtual power plants to stabilize the grid quickly and effectively, and it aims to create a unified technical guideline globally with the collaboration of experts from multiple countries. This marks a significant advancement for China in the field of international standardization for virtual power plants. Virtual power plants leverage digital technology to aggregate decentralized devices such as rooftop photovoltaics, energy storage batteries, charging piles, and adjustable air conditioning units, enabling unified scheduling and coordinated operation. Despite lacking physical plants and units, they can provide substantial regulation capabilities, offering auxiliary services such as peak shaving and frequency regulation for the grid.