French-based energy supplier Engie says its 2,800 strong home battery virtual power plant (VPP) based in South has been approved to deliver services for the newly created very fast Frequency Control Ancillary Services (FCAS) market, but it was an uphill battle getting it in.
The energy company believes that its home battery VPP is among the first to be approved for the new Very Fast FCAS market, which requires operators to respond in about a second to a fall or rise in grid frequency outside its normal operating range.
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) gave its nod to the South Australian VPP in June.