Webinar: Why hospitals are joining Australia’s largest Virtual Power Plant

Increased electricity grid instability driven by the transition to renewables, coupled with an ageing coal fired power fleet, is creating a stronger need for hospitals to ensure they have working backup power measures in place in case of a grid trip or failure.

Hospitals across Australia are elevating preparation standards by using an innovative approach to testing their backup power infrastructure – participating in a Virtual Power Plant (VPP).

VPP participation allows hospitals to enhance emergency preparedness, earn a significant new revenue stream, and support the community by helping to reduce the chance of broader power outages.

Enel X joined the Institute for Healthcare Engineers Australia (IHEA) to explain how hospitals can participate in a VPP, the benefits, and share relevant case studies.

Key takeaways:

• How this program achieves a new benchmark for best practice testing standards
• The benefits of VPP participation vs black start testing and load bank testing
• Why it’s important to test redundancy systems in conditions that simulate real grid emergencies
• How this program protects hospital equipment from poor power quality
• Technical considerations