Electricity infrastructures today are facing major challenges. Electricity use is ever-growing. More and more electricity is generated by intermittent sources: at a large-scale by off-shore wind; at a small-sale by high numbers of distributed generation. This asks for a smarter grid . The PowerMatcher is the answer.

The PowerMatcher Technology was developed by ECN in cooperation with industry and research partners. VITO is associated development partner.

A quick overview of the technology; FAQs; Experience with Virtual Power Plants and Active Distribution Management. Your fast route to the technology.

: PowerMatcher is a result of ECN research

: VITO is Associate Development Partner

The PowerMatcher automatically balances demand and supply in clusters of Distributed Energy Resources. The technology is based on Multi-agent Systems technology and electronic markets. Background theory...

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