The partnership will focus on piloting the deployment and testing of a VPP system designed to aggregate and manage distributed energy resources across multiple locations. In its first phase, the platform will provide grid-support services including frequency regulation, contingency reserve, and energy balancing.
The companies will jointly develop a scalable framework that enables future nationwide expansion in cooperation with energy, infrastructure, and industrial stakeholders. Activities will cover system integration, performance validation, and preparation for commercial operations.
"This collaboration is a pivotal step toward commercialising Virtual Power Plant capabilities in Singapore," said Michael Ding, global executive director of Univers. "By combining AI innovation with grid expertise, we are advancing a model that not only strengthens Singapore's energy resilience but also sets a blueprint for how ASEAN countries can accelerate distributed energy adoption and renewable integration."
The initiative aligns with Singapore's efforts to enhance grid flexibility and incorporate more renewable and distributed energy sources. By optimising resources such as solar installations, battery storage, and demand-response systems, the VPP will contribute to more efficient and reliable electricity supply management.
Both parties emphasised that successful pilot outcomes will lay the groundwork for broader adoption across the city-state and potentially serve as a reference for similar projects in the region. The collaboration combines Univers' advanced AI-driven energy management technology with SP Group’s extensive experience in operating Singapore's power grid.
Through this partnership, the companies aim to demonstrate practical pathways for integrating diverse energy assets into a unified virtual platform, supporting Singapore's transition toward a smarter and more sustainable energy system.
