Notice for the 2025 Third Virtual Power Plant Operation and Future Development Seminar
In line with the “dual carbon” policy and the National Energy Administration’s Document No. 136, titled “Guidance on the Development of New Power Systems“, China is accelerating the establishment of a new power system centered around renewable energy. As the proportion of renewable energy increases, its fluctuating characteristics place higher demands on the flexibility of the power grid. Virtual power plants, leveraging their ability to aggregate distributed resources and respond quickly, have become a key innovative vehicle for addressing system regulation challenges and enhancing power supply reliability.
Document No. 136 explicitly states the need to “cultivate new market entities such as virtual power plants”, providing policy support for market mechanism construction and technical standards. In the context of the comprehensive rollout of the electricity spot market and the introduction of intensive demand-side management policies, virtual power plants are undergoing a profound transformation from government invitations to market-oriented operations. The business model that guides load resources to participate in system regulation through price signals is becoming increasingly mature. To promote the large-scale development of demand-side resources, it is imperative to establish a dual-driven mechanism of “technical standards + business models” to ensure the stable participation of aggregated resources in system operations.
To build a market-oriented operation system for virtual power plants and drive the digital transformation and intelligent upgrade of the energy sector, Polar Star Electric Network will host the “2025 Third Virtual Power Plant Operation and Future Development Seminar” in Hefei, Anhui on May 22-23, 2025. This seminar will invite representatives from industry regulators, high-end think tanks, leading enterprises, and those with rich practical experience to engage in in-depth discussions on the current state of the virtual power plant industry, share successful case studies, and exchange excellent technical solutions. The conference aims to provide a platform for communication and business opportunities, jointly promoting the innovative development of virtual power plant technologies, enhancing energy efficiency, and reducing carbon emissions to lead the virtual power plant industry toward a more prosperous future.
1. Seminar Overview
- Theme: Breaking Boundaries and Leading the Future
- Date: May 22-23, 2025
- Location: Hefei, Anhui
2. Organizing Units
- Organizer: Polar Star Electric Network
- Co-organizer: Hefei Yuanli Zhonghe Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
- Supporting Units: Anhui Energy Research Institute, Polar Star Society, Polar Star Recruitment
3. Seminar Topics
Hot Topic 1: Current Status and Future Prospects of Virtual Power Plants
- 1. Development prospects of virtual power plants under the backdrop of new power system construction
- 2. Policies and current development status of virtual power plants
- 3. Opportunities and challenges in the development of virtual power plants
- 4. Integration of new productive forces with virtual power plants
- 5. In-depth analysis of the virtual power plant industry chain
Hot Topic 2: Technological Innovations and Business Model Explorations in Virtual Power Plants
- 1. Innovative solutions for virtual power plant operation management platforms
- 2. Successful case studies in the construction and operation of virtual power plants
- 3. Technological applications of energy storage in virtual power plants
- 4. New explorations of virtual power plants under the electric-carbon coupling environment
- 5. AI and digital technologies empowering the construction of virtual power plants
Hot Topic 3: Practical Experiences and Case Sharing of Virtual Power Plants
- 1. Practical experiences in the development and construction of virtual power plant projects
- 2. Application of city-level digital virtual power plants in business practice
- 3. In-depth analysis of virtual power plant operation practices
- 4. Sharing of typical virtual power plant projects in Anhui Province
- 5. In-depth study of international virtual power plant business models
Hot Topic 4: Innovative Development and Future Trends of Virtual Power Plants
- 1. Innovative explorations of virtual power plants under dual carbon targets
- 2. Paths for virtual power plants to assist energy enterprises in transformation and upgrading
- 3. Integrated development of virtual power plants and energy digitization
- 4. Practices and future of virtual power plants in the context of the spot market
- 5. Application of virtual power plants in the construction of zero-carbon smart parks
4. Highlights
- Over 500 experts from the power industry will attend, including representatives from government departments like the National Development and Reform Commission, major power grid companies, integrated energy service companies, power design institutes, new energy enterprises, virtual power plant aggregators, investment institutions, park enterprises, and financial institutions.
- The seminar will feature authoritative analysis on policies related to the virtual power plant industry, with experts sharing technical insights and showcasing development cases. These in-depth interpretations and exciting shares will provide valuable industry insights and technical references for attendees.
- A project matching segment will facilitate communication and business opportunities among attending enterprises. Participants can gain deeper insights into industry dynamics and discover potential collaboration opportunities through face-to-face interactions, contributing to the advancement of the virtual power plant industry.
- Project visits will allow attendees to experience advanced technologies and application outcomes of virtual power plants, deepening their understanding of the virtual power plant industry ecosystem.
5. Participants
Participants will include representatives from relevant governmental departments, major power grid companies, power generation groups, power design institutes, research institutions, integrated energy service companies, new energy enterprises (wind, solar, energy storage, charging stations, etc.), virtual power plant aggregators, equipment manufacturers, investors, energy conservation companies, carbon trading market participants, and individuals interested in the commercial operation models of virtual power plants.
6. Registration Fee
The registration fee is 2200 RMB per person (including conference fee, materials fee, and lunch). Accommodation and transportation costs are the responsibility of attendees. Payment details are as follows:
- Account Name: Beijing Volcano Power Network Technology Co., Ltd.
- Bank: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Dongwei Road Branch, Beijing
- Account Number: 0200241419200005815
7. Registration and Consultation
For registration and other cooperation inquiries, please scan the QR code below to add WeChat for registration forms, etc. When adding WeChat, please note “Virtual Power Plant”. Contact: Teacher Qi at 13381061157.
