Leap and Samsung SmartThings Deploy Automated Virtual Power Plant Solutions
2024年7月23日 - 10:02PM
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Available this summer in California and New York, the Flex
Connect demand response program offers new rewards to users and
relief for the electric grid.
Leap, the leading virtual power plant (VPP) platform, has
announced a partnership with SmartThings, Samsung’s global
connected living app, to offer a demand response program to
California and New York residents. The new SmartThings Energy Flex
Connect program will enable eligible users to earn Samsung rewards
and save energy with their smart home devices while contributing to
grid stability and lowering carbon emissions.
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Through the SmartThings app, users can now earn Samsung Rewards
points when they enable their devices such as smart thermostats,
air conditioners, TVs, plugs, lights and appliances to
automatically participate in grid events, saving energy during
periods of grid strain without compromising on their home comfort.
Leap’s software-only solution aggregates these energy reductions
across participating SmartThings devices to deploy VPPs to balance
the grid.
“Leap is thrilled to collaborate with Samsung SmartThings to
empower its app users to play an active role in creating a cleaner,
more resilient grid,” said Thomas Folker, Leap CEO &
Co-Founder. “Leap serves as a single access point to energy markets
and grids, simplifying the way users participate in the energy
transition. SmartThings' integration with Leap is making it easier
for people to contribute to a sustainable future while managing
their energy use efficiently.”
With extended periods of extreme temperatures becoming more
common, spikes in electricity usage are increasingly straining the
grid, causing an increase in energy bills and necessitating greater
use of fossil fuel power plants. VPPs offer a cost-effective,
reliable solution to address the growth in peak demand, enabling
users to help lower the risk of blackouts in their communities
while accessing new incentives.
With the flexibility to automate a wide range of loads,
SmartThings Energy gives users even greater choice and control over
their energy management. App users can adjust their participation
selections at any time and leverage the app’s automation
capabilities to make more informed decisions about their energy
usage.
"At SmartThings, we’re all about helping users obtain greater
flexibility and convenience with their smart home devices,” said
Barry Holland, Director of Product & Business Development,
SmartThings. “Our SmartThings Energy partnerships do just that and
empower our users with tools and information to monitor their
energy consumption and save money. Our partnership with Leap is a
crucial step in creating a greener and smarter world.”
About Leap
Leap is the leading platform for generating new value from
distributed energy resources (DERs) through integration with energy
markets. Through its software-only solution, Leap facilitates fast,
easy and automated access to high-value grid services revenue
streams for the providers of batteries, electric vehicle charging,
smart thermostats, HVAC systems and other flexible assets. By
aggregating the DERs enrolled on its platform, Leap supplies
virtual power plants (VPPs) to balance the grid. Leap enables its
partners and their customers to unlock new value streams and help
create a more flexible, resilient grid powered by renewable
resources.
About SmartThings
SmartThings, Samsung’s global connected living platform, builds
smart homes that are convenient, safe, sustainable and fun.
Millions of people, in nearly 200 countries, use SmartThings to
easily control their connected homes and IoT devices. SmartThings
delivers simple, powerful experiences across Samsung’s leading
portfolio of phones, TV, and appliances. We offer the most
versatile smart home experience as an open platform with a rich
partner ecosystem. As a founding member of Matter, we are a leader
in the industry to help make smart homes more secure, reliable and
seamless to use. Do the SmartThings at
www.partners.smartthings.com. Stay up to date by following us on
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Caroline Thompson Marketing Manager caroline@leap.energy