At a glance
- The partners say the pooled system would act as a single flexible resource, adjusting how much power the sites draw from the grid at key moments.
- For an allocator underwriting DayOne, the question the study is meant to answer is where storage capex and demand-response revenue sit.
- Initial work is expected to be a joint front-end engineering design study covering storage configuration, safety, metering and telemetry, controls and operational safeguards.
DayOne signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Blue Whale Energy to study the feasibility of a distributed virtual power plant in Singapore, linking battery storage at the data center developer's upcoming SG1 facility with batteries at suitable third-party commercial and industrial sites.
The partners say the pooled system would act as a single flexible resource, adjusting how much power the sites draw from the grid at key moments. Beyond making better use of existing power infrastructure, they say it could unlock new capacity on the grid.
For an allocator underwriting DayOne, the question the study is meant to answer is where storage capex and demand-response revenue sit. Blue Whale founder and CEO Gabriel Lim said the MoU will assess "the technical, operational, and commercial arrangements required for a distributed VPP," and the initial work covers potential arrangements with participating commercial and industrial facilities. The partners also said they will assess the requirements for taking part in Singapore's Demand Response and Interruptible Load programs, which incentivize companies to cut electricity consumption during periods of market stress.
Initial work is expected to be a joint front-end engineering design study covering storage configuration, safety, metering and telemetry, controls and operational safeguards. The companies said they intend to engage authorities and market stakeholders to determine the technical and market participation requirements when appropriate.
Reported by the Energy Transition desk from Data Center Dynamics. Published . Corrections