Virtual power plant for energy management: Science mapping approach

A bibliometric analysis was conducted to examine the trends and developments in field of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) from 2000 June 2022. The selection identification data involved a systematic search resulting 1245 articles for after applying inclusion exclusion criteria. Strategic diagrams, overlay graphs, evolution maps were used analyze themes different periods. reveals emergence various their interconnections. In early periods, focus on energy market issues, distributed generation, control Distributed Energy Resources. Themes such as microgrids, renewable energy, electric vehicles, economic have gained prominence over time. present study also identified introduction new concepts prosumers, collaborative networks, dynamic power plants later performance last period (2022) highlighted centrality density plants, battery storage systems, robust optimization. These are considered both fundamental transverse research field. This discusses importance VPPs systems addressing grid intermittency issues providing auxiliary services. emphasized management demand side integration vehicles Building Management Systems VPPs. Therefore, future directions VPP include innovative structures topologies, big-data analysis, diversified optimization techniques. provides insights into current state identifies areas further exploration development.