Texas task force aims to ‘tear down barriers’ to virtual power plant pilot as participation lags

Robert Walton | Source: Utility DIVE | Posted 12/12/2024

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The aggregated DER pilot, which includes Tesla and Bandera as participants, aims to harness 80 MW of flexible resources on the Texas grid, but has not reached that goal.

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A virtual power plant pilot project in Texas, known as the ADER project, was launched in 2022 with the aim of harnessing 80 MW of flexible resources on the ERCOT grid, primarily through batteries. However, progress has been slow, with only Tesla and Bandera Electric Cooperative contributing about 15 MW to the grid so far. The project aims to evaluate the participation of aggregated distributed resources in the ERCOT wholesale market, but challenges such as initial limits on the program have hindered its success.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is considering expanding the ADER project by doubling its size and implementing other changes to boost its growth. These changes include raising the limits on registered capacity and exploring new frameworks to enable easier participation of aggregations in the program. The goal is to address barriers to participation, increase revenue certainty, and encourage more entities to join the program, ultimately contributing to a more reliable electric grid in Texas.

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