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By utilizing the full potential of digitalization, Next Kraftwerke connects thousands of energy-producing and energy-consuming units in its Virtual Power Plant. More
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News

Next Kraftwerke brings Belgium’s first Virtual Power Plant into operation 11.08.2016

With its Virtual Power Plant (VPP), Next Kraftwerke brings a new concept to Belgium and is the first company in Belgium to provide primary reserve control on lower voltage levels.
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Next Kraftwerke wins 2016 “Good Practice of the Year” award 27.06.2016

The “Good Practice of the Year” jury has chosen Next Kraftwerke’s Virtual Power Plant Next Pool as the 2016 “Technology & Design” winner, stating it is an immense asset in the transformation of the power grid.
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Next Kraftwerke expands Virtual Power Plant to Poland 16.06.2016

Next Kraftwerke, which operates in several European countries, has now expanded its Virtual Power Plant to Poland. As a licensed Polish power trader, Next Kraftwerke jointly with Elektrownie Next sp.z o.o. markets electricity from Polish renewable energy sources via the Virtual Power Plant Next Pool.
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Virtual Power Plant

A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) bundles medium- and small-scale power producing and power consuming units. All units are operated through the Virtual Power Plant’s central control room while remaining independent in their ownership and governance. The objective is to smartly distribute supply and demand and to profitably trade the generated and consumed power.

Facts & Figures

273 million euros (2015)
Sales
9 TWh (2015)
Volume of Power Trading
3,820
Units
2,452 MW
Networked Capacity
129
Staff
807 MW
Prequalified Tertiary Capacity Reserve
658 MW
Prequalified Secondary Capacity Reserve

Technology

Learn more about the technology behind our Virtual Power Plant.