2. Getting involved
3. Standards Committees
4. DKE

DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE

Procedure

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Overview

The scope of application includes the definitions, concepts, and functional requirements for virtual power plants that make the coordinated control and optimization of distributed energy resources (such as photovoltaics, wind energy, battery storage, and flexible loads) possible. The document deals with essential requirements for system architecture, including communication interfaces, data management, operational strategies, and interoperability with other energy systems and grid operators. It also addresses the integration of VPPs into energy markets and grids, while taking grid stability, security of supply, and marketability into consideration. Limitations on the scope of application relate to the fact that the specification is not intended to be a normative provision, but rather a technical specification. It does not provide detailed specification for the implementation of specific technologies or platforms. Furthermore, it does not specify any requirements with regard to cybersecurity, regulatory frameworks, or detailed hardware aspects. The discussion is limited to a functional and architectural overview, without incorporating specific regional requirements. Typical use cases for this document include the development of new virtual power plants for utility companies or aggregators, the integration of distributed energy resources into existing grid structures, and the establishment of digital platforms for flexibility trading. Operators of microgrids or energy communities can also use the specification as a basis for implementing interoperable and scalable control solutions.

Responsible national committee

DKE/K 261 - Systemaspekte der elektrischen Energieversorgung