This is a partnership between the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and local partners across Nottinghamshire. Foor an exciting fully funded PhD opportunity focusing on Scalable Virtual Power Plants to support community energy systems in Nottinghamshire.
This project aims to assess the feasibility and scalability of integrating Nottinghamshire County Council's Sustainable Hockerton renewable energy assets into a Virtual Power Plant (VPP). It will also focus on developing a policy and regulatory framework, along with a scalable VPP model that addresses the technical, economic, and social needs of Nottinghamshire’s communities. The outcomes of this research will contribute to cost reduction, energy security, and sustainability in the region.
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