Gogoro, a company that made its name through instituting easy-to-use battery-swapping stations, has teamed up with energy transformation giant Enel X to set up virtual power plants that aim to assist Taiwan in attaining its net-zero targets.
The partnership works by making use of Gogoro's high-tech battery hubs in such a way that battery charging is paused at certain frequencies, with the saved energy fed into the power grid during times of high demand. When the grid showcases a stable signal, Gogoro's network then continues charging. This unique partnership has already comprised 1,300 stations in 500 locations around Taiwan, with this number set to grow to above 2,500 stations across a thousand or more locations.
Ultimately, the advent of this smart energy initiative aims to both expand energy resources and forge new revenue streams for Gogoro. "We have always believed that time-shifting energy was key to enabling the sustainable transformation of energy and transportation, and Gogoro continues to be a key part of these advancements," said Gogoro's CEO and founder Horace Luke. "Together, the Gogoro community is contributing to Taiwan’s net-zero targets by helping to integrate more variable power generation resources onto the grid."
Efficient Virtual Power Plants
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Trend Themes
1. Smart Energy Initiative - The advent of smart energy initiatives through virtual power plants that aim to expand energy resources and forge new revenue streams.
2. Battery-swapping Stations - The innovation of battery-swapping stations that assist with attaining net-zero targets and enable the sustainable transformation of energy and transportation.
3. Time-shifting Energy - The importance of time-shifting energy to enable the integration of more variable power generation resources onto the grid and contribute to net-zero targets.
Industry Implications
1. Clean Energy - Opportunities for clean energy companies to expand the use of virtual power plants and smart energy initiatives to achieve renewable objectives.
2. Electric Vehicles - Disruptive innovation opportunities for electric vehicle companies to collaborate with clean energy companies to implement battery-swapping stations and smart charging technology.
3. Power Grid - Opportunities for power grid companies to incorporate virtual power plants and smart energy technology to support the integration of renewable resources and balance energy supply and demand.