What is the Axle VPP?
Axle’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) product provides the backend infrastructure to optimise behind-the-meter batteries against tariffs and flexibility markets. We handle battery dispatch, optimisation and market participation.How does the VPP work?
Register your battery assets with us and we’ll dispatch commands to optimise the battery in one of two modes:Optimised dispatch
We send daily schedules optimising the battery’s operation to maximise revenue and grid impact.
Event-only
We only send commands during periods when the grid is under stress and the battery can provide value.
Events
Grid events are times when the grid is under stress and the VPP takes action. These typically last between 30-60 minutes and we expect roughly 3-5 events per month. These are handled in both modes, but for optimised mode we will add these into the daily schedules. We can optionally notify the customer over email the day before an event, based on your preferences.Daily Schedules
These are only sent daily in optimised dispatch mode and are designed to maximise the battery’s revenue and grid impact. These are based on:- User’s electricity tariff
- Solar production forecast
- Electricity consumption forecast
- Battery cycling and other battery health considerations
- Flexibility market prices