The Rise of Distributed Energy Resources and Virtual Power Plants: A Path to Technocratic Totalitarianism?
The advent of distributed energy resources (DERs) and virtual power plants (VPPs) represents a significant shift in the energy landscape. While these technologies promise increased efficiency and sustainability, their control by distribution system operators (DSOs) and energy market operators (EMOs) raises questions about the potential for technocratic totalitarianism. This post explores the mechanics of DERs […]