What is a Virtual Power Plant (VPP)? Autonomic Explained
The old grid was a one-way street: Power Plant -> Your House. The new grid is a network: Your House <-> Your Neighbor <-> The Grid.
The Problem: Peak Demand
During a heatwave, everyone turns on AC. The grid strains. Power plants burn dirty coal to keep up.
The Solution: Autonomic VPP
Autonomic connects thousands of home batteries (like Tesla Powerwalls) into a single "Virtual Power Plant." When the grid needs power, Autonomic discharges your battery and pays you the spot price (which can be 100x normal rates).
Features
- Grid Guardian: Protects your home from brownouts.
- Carbon Ledger: Tracks every watt of green energy you generate.
- Net-Zero Automation: Turns off non-essential appliances when grid carbon intensity is high.