I am also thinking about how some customers may become prosumers (producing/storing), especially considering the adoption of DERs (to what extent, I’m not sure), but I think it gives utilities another reason to pursue value-aligned and -added opportunities. Perhaps, engaging with these prosumers more actively ...
Spot on, Wendy - this is a major trend that is increasing, especially for residential customers where their load can be matched by onsite generation (i.e., rooftop solar). The 4th post of this series will touch on a variation of prosumers - "Omnisumers." More to come!
I am also thinking about how some customers may become prosumers (producing/storing), especially considering the adoption of DERs (to what extent, I’m not sure), but I think it gives utilities another reason to pursue value-aligned and -added opportunities. Perhaps, engaging with these prosumers more actively ...
Spot on, Wendy - this is a major trend that is increasing, especially for residential customers where their load can be matched by onsite generation (i.e., rooftop solar). The 4th post of this series will touch on a variation of prosumers - "Omnisumers." More to come!