How it worked
Frequently Asked Questions
DERMS stands for Distributed Energy Resource Management System. This is an internet-based system we use to manage energy generated from solar and energy flows across other customer energy resources (CER). DERMS allows us to smooth energy fluctuations across our systems to keep a reliable supply.
A virtual power plant brings together a range of energy assets to work together and provide services to an energy system. These assets can include batteries, solar PV systems and other energy resources.
Exmouth was selected as the location for this trial for a range of reasons, including its climate, the power system load and conditions, and its overall readiness to adopt Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) technology.
The town demonstrated a strong community interest in sustainable initiatives, making it an ideal candidate for innovative energy solutions. Additionally, Exmouth experiences a high volume of seasonal tourism, which introduces unique and fluctuating energy demand challenges.
These variations in load—driven by peak visitor periods—provided a dynamic environment to test the capabilities of DERMS technology, particularly in the context of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) integration.
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