Reimagining the Grid: The Rise of Virtual Power Plants with Wenergie | Spill the C #05

Welcome to another episode of Spill the C!In this episode, we sit down with Akshay from Wenergie to discuss how they're reimagining electricity distribution to deliver clean energy - everywhere, and at all times. Tune in as we explore how decentralisation and Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are transforming the energy landscape and putting power – quite literally - in the hands of consumers.Akshay Harikumar, Founder & CEO at WenergieLinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/akshay-harikumarWenergieWebsite: https://www.wenergie.io/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/wenergie 🎬Edited by: Purajit Sonowal🌿Studio Host: The Studio by Copper+ClovesThe Studio offers a vibrant, multi-use space designed to promote wellness and community engagement — offering Yoga/Pilates and Muay Thai classes, a plant-based café, co-working space, and rental opportunities for anyone looking to host private events or simply wondering where to schedule their next client photoshoot. Website: https://copperandcloves.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobycopperandcloves/?hl=enRelevant Links & Resources:📌 RMI’s deep dive on the benefits of VPPs: https://rmi.org/insight/virtual-power-plants-real-benefits/📌MIT Technology Review’s brief on the role of VPPs in decentralizing power: https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/02/07/1087836/how-virtual-power-plants-are-shaping-tomorrows-energy-system/ 📌Insights from the National Smart Grid Mission on dynamic pricing in India’s power sector: https://www.nsgm.gov.in/sites/default/files/PACED-Dynamic-Pricing-Report-April-2014.pdf📌CEEW’s analysis of India’s solar policies and their role in the decentralized energy shift: https://www.ceew.in/sites/default/files/demystifying-india-rooftop-solar-policies.pdf📌NITI Aayog’s resource on power purchase & distribution in India: https://iced.niti.gov.in/energy/electricity/distribution/power-purchase