[Jiangxi launches the first batch of virtual power plant pilot applications] On January 29, 2026, Jiangxi Provincial Energy Bureau officially launched the first batch of virtual power plant pilot application work. According to the notice, the application must be recommended by the electricity regulatory department of the prefecture level city or the provincial company of the power enterprise. Each unit is limited to recommending one pilot project, and the materials must be submitted before March 15th. The applicant should possess technical capabilities, financial strength, and experience in power industry operation and management, and have in-depth research on pilot business models, architectures, and strategies. At the same time, they should have plans and capabilities to participate in power demand response, energy trading, or auxiliary services. This pilot program encourages various market entities such as power grid enterprises, power generation enterprises, electricity sales companies, energy service companies, and load aggregators to actively participate.Editor/Yang Meiling

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