Efficient Virtual Power Plants

Gogoro, a company that made its name through instituting easy-to-use battery-swapping stations, has teamed up with energy transformation giant Enel X to set up virtual power plants that aim to assist Taiwan in attaining its net-zero targets.

The partnership works by making use of Gogoro's high-tech battery hubs in such a way that battery charging is paused at certain frequencies, with the saved energy fed into the power grid during times of high demand. When the grid showcases a stable signal, Gogoro's network then continues charging. This unique partnership has already comprised 1,300 stations in 500 locations around Taiwan, with this number set to grow to above 2,500 stations across a thousand or more locations.

Ultimately, the advent of this smart energy initiative aims to both expand energy resources and forge new revenue streams for Gogoro. “We have always believed that time-shifting energy was key to enabling the sustainable transformation of energy and transportation, and Gogoro continues to be a key part of these advancements," said Gogoro's CEO and founder Horace Luke. "Together, the Gogoro community is contributing to Taiwan’s net-zero targets by helping to integrate more variable power generation resources onto the grid."

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