AI will effectively distribute energy in electricity

Upside Energy startup that provides a service which uses machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence distributes the energy to the mains. Under his direction, work power, energy storage and solar cells.In fact, Upside Energy creates a virtual storehouse of energy. It reduces the load on the power plant. If somewhere lacks the energy, in a typical scenario, power plants are forced to increase the speed by burning extra fuel. Upside Energy uses predictive algorithms and knows in advance where and when you happen to overload the network. With this information, the system automatically redirects power to neighbouring stations and small power sources to compensate power surges. As a result, the surplus is spent effectively, and do not need extra fuel.



The service coordinates the work of the batteries and generators at 40 sites. Meanwhile, computing power allow us to support thousands of objects, including electric vehicles, solar batteries and uninterruptible power supplies. Upside has signed an agreement with the national power grid in the UK on the provision of services precise control of frequency change. It just means that in case of overloading of the system, the Upside takes care of reducing the load. Earlier this process was supposed only company that guarantees a reduction in the load of at least 10mW, but after changes in the law the threshold was 1 mW, and the Upside was the opportunity to try their hand.

The company fulfills the mechanisms work on the energy systems of the universities of Sheffield and Manchester. Work with the national network will begin in March. Plans to get access not only to plants but also smart boilers, systems of conservation of energy and generators. This will be an opportunity to sell surplus energy of individuals into a common network.

A similar program is being implemented in the Netherlands. The company Eneco sells Tesla PowerWall for half the price. In return, the buyer must connect to a "virtual power plant". This means that 30% of its battery reserve for the needs of the town/city. The smart system in case of overload, the system sends reserved power to eliminate the situation, and the owner of the battery receives the money for the generated electricity. published

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Source: hightech.fm/2017/01/12/virtual_powerplant