Virtual Power Plants & CER Control
The future is flexible, decentralised energy. Our Virtual Power Plant (VPP) solutions enable intelligent management of consumer devices to reduce the cost of energy and stabilise the grid.
With challenge comes opportunity
Recent and continuing growth in Consumer Energy Resources (CERs) such as solar inverters, electric vehicles, and batteries are making it harder to manage grid instability. The solution is aggregation and active management through VPPs, unlocking benefits for retailers, networks and consumers.
We’re making that solution a reality through our Intellihub Demand Flexibility Platform, which makes it easy for VPP operators to connect and manage multiple devices.
We make the complex simple so you can focus on providing customers with innovative products.
Evergen Partnership
As part of our strategic expansion into CER control and virtual power plants, we're happy to collaborate with Evergen.
By combining our network and offerings with their software, we are excited at the prospects of even greater enablement of a more distributed and decentralised energy system in Australia and around the world.
We are uniquely positioned for the coming energy revolution
Globally leading
meter technology
We have over 2.5M meters under management, and are installing more than 40K new meters each month. Our proprietary metering tech is designed to enable control of CER direct to the device from the meter, including FCAS trading of load.
deX registration and control software
Our solution is fully integrated with the deX platform, a device registration and connectivity platform developed by GreenSync. There are hundreds of thousands of devices registered and available for control today.
VPP managers will integrate their own VPP management platforms with deX as a means of accessing devices, enabling them to avoid the cost and complexity of multiple OEM integrations.
Robust product
ecosystem
Our product offering spans across a wide range of CERs eligible for VPPs, including hot water, solar PV, solar batteries, EV chargers, and pool pumps.
“
There’s gigawatts of controllable energy resources sitting behind Intellihub’s smart meters like pool pumps, hot water systems and electric vehicles. The Intellihub Demand Flexibility platform, powered by deX, is perfectly geared to partner with the edge computing capability in our new smart meters to access this flexible generation via VPPs. Together they unlock value for consumers, retailers, help to stabilise the grid and absorb more renewables.
”
Wes Ballantine
CEO, Intellihub Group
The Demand Flexibility Platform project
The Intellihub Demand Flexibility Platform Project is funded through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)’s Advancing Renewables Program.
Supported by our recent strategic acquisition of GreenSync, the platform combines our smart meter technology with deX, GreenSync’s CER registration and control software. The platform will allow VPP operators, such as retailers and networks, to enable flexible operations of Consumer Energy Resources (CERs).
VPP operators can integrate multiple device types and manufacturers through a single integration, avoiding the costly development of systems, multiple device integrations, installation and additional communication systems.
Perfectly positioned for VPPs
To use VPPs to their full potential and create an exceptional outcome, you need to have the capability to offer your customers the full spectrum of device management.
Our ecosystem of technology partners and recent strategic acquisitions has uniquely positioned us to not only provide you with VPP devices and support, but to also offer your customers a range of smart home management products and services.
A New Zealand based energy data solution provider empowering the digitisation, decarbonisation, and decentralisation of the energy sector.
A global energy tech company committed to pushing boundaries towards more flexible and decentralised grids, keeping grids stable and efficient while connecting more renewable energy.
An Australian company that provides intelligent technology and advanced pool automation systems that cut energy costs and reduce chemical use.
An advanced cellular utility solutions company helping to deliver a more sustainable future through integrated digital technologies, including cloud to cloud DER devices and next-gen metering.
A Tasmanian focused operation that installs and maintains advanced electronic meters, unlocking new digital services and products that provide valuable insights for homes and businesses.
Intellihub's broad technology footprint
Solar energy systems
More than 3.4 million Australian homes now have rooftop solar energy systems, with an average system size of 9 kilowatts. This is predicted to grow to 6 million systems by 2030.
The deX platform will allow solar PV inverters export to be managed during low demand, presenting an opportunity to take advantage of negative wholesale prices and be responsive to system security.
Combining this solution with increased load, such as hot water and EV charging, will create a more stable grid overall.
Battery energy storage systems
More than 180,000 Australian homes now have a battery energy storage system, expected to increase to over a million by 2030.
Battery systems allow households to charge and discharge a range of services, an option that will only become increasingly important over the coming years.
Electric vehicle home charging
Electric vehicles currently represent around 8% of all new car sales. By 2030, it’s estimated that there will be around 2.4 million electric vehicles on the road, supported by a million chargers. And while general charging infrastructure is an important investment, the Australian Energy Market Operator estimates that 80% of charging will happen at home, an exciting growth opportunity for energy retailers.
As EV uptake grows, the energy industry has an important role to play in coordinated charging profiles and unlocking sustainable vehicle to grid (V2G) at scale, in a stable and sustainable manner. Thanks to our partnership with EVSE, we are perfectly positioned to support energy providers in this shift.
Electric hot water storage systems
There are around 4 million electric hot water heaters in Australia. About 40 percent of all new hot water systems are electric storage.
Through dual element smart meters, electric hot water units can be enabled to turn on during low demand to soak up excess renewable energy (especially solar PV).
Swimming pool equipment
Pools can use up around 30% of typical household energy use. And if each of the 1.3 million pool owners in Australia turned on their pool technology at the same time, the combined energy use would total 2.1GW of electricity. Thanks to our partnership with Pooled, we can offer successful integration of pool equipment into VPPs which would help stabilise and manage that load.
News & initiatives
Discover the latest innovations in metering technology and renewable energy solutions.
%20Large.webp)
