Understand the systems, the connections and what to prepare for your project.
What is DERMS, and how does it support a virtual power plant?
A distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) helps teams organize, monitor and coordinate resources such as solar generation, batteries, EV charging and flexible building loads. A virtual power plant (VPP) brings a group of resources together for coordinated operation. DERMS supports that work through asset visibility, forecasting and scheduling.
Start with the resources and operating responsibilities you manage. DSO DERMS addresses distribution networks, eDERMS brings enterprise portfolios together, and aDERMS organizes aggregated partner resources. DERMS Orchestrator connects these environments. Building owners and facility teams can start with BMS & Automation for HVAC, storage, boilers and process equipment.
Can building controls work with an energy program?
Building management focuses on equipment, schedules and indoor conditions at a facility. DERMS coordinates resources across a wider portfolio or network. Connecting the two can bring suitable building loads into an energy program, with operating limits defined around the equipment, occupant needs and program requirements.
An integration review starts with your equipment list: manufacturers, models, available protocols or APIs, and network access. The team uses these details to identify the connection approach and any additional hardware or integration work. Compatibility is reviewed for the specific equipment and project.
Share your site locations, resource types, equipment list and operating goals. Useful context includes who will use the system, what needs monitoring or control, and any existing software or network requirements. Serious Controls can then help define the solution scope and implementation steps.
