Code: MTA9531 | Publication Date: Sep 2025 |
This growth is fuelled by the uptake of renewable energy sources, the need for energy storage systems, and the desire for more flexible and decentralized energy management solutions due to grid reliability issues and environmental regulations.
Trends in the VPP market suggest a push toward the digitalization of energy management systems with a focus on advanced analytics, AI, and real-time data for more streamlined grid performance and energy distribution. Distributed energy resources (DER), which include energy storage, solar panels, and wind, are being added to Virtual Power Plants (VPP) for optimized shared energy and grid stability. In addition, partnerships between utilities and tech firms are leading to new and more flexible and cheaper solutions in advancing VPP technology.
The VPP market is being shaped by developments with automated demand response systems that allow consumers to reduce or shift their consumption during peak periods of operation. Technologies using machine learning and AI are creating predictive modelling to enhance energy load forecasting and management. As a result of grid decentralization, VPPs are changing to make the solution more localized and scalable for participation by smaller actors. Additionally, regulatory environments are also evolving to fulfil a demand for VPPs in contemporary energy systems.
Some of the leading companies include: