Univers And SP Group Partner To Pilot Singapore’s Virtual Power Plant Under EMA Regulatory Sandbox

Univers, a global leader in AI and IoT platforms, has announced a strategic collaboration with SP Group (SP) to advance Singapore’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP) initiative under the Energy Market Authority’s (EMA) Regulatory Sandbox. This partnership marks a significant step toward enabling real-time management and orchestration of distributed energy resources within the national grid.

The collaboration builds on a live demonstration of the VPP proof of concept, first showcased at the 25th Conference of the Electric Power Supply Industry (CEPSI) from 28 October to 1 November, held alongside Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2025. Following the demonstration’s success, Univers and SP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pilot the VPP platform within EMA’s sandbox environment, moving closer to operational deployment.

In its initial phase, the VPP will aggregate distributed energy assets across multiple sites, providing essential grid services such as frequency regulation, contingency reserve, and energy balancing. The system is designed for scalable expansion nationwide, in collaboration with key partners in energy, infrastructure, and industry.

Under the terms of the MOU, Univers and SP will jointly refine the VPP platform, improving system design, functionality, and readiness for market deployment. The collaboration will involve coordinated efforts on integration, testing, and scaling frameworks to facilitate broader adoption of VPP technology.

Michael Ding, Global Executive Director of Univers, highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating that it represents a key step toward commercializing Virtual Power Plant capabilities in Singapore. By combining AI innovation with deep grid expertise, the initiative aims to enhance the country’s energy resilience and establish a model for ASEAN nations to accelerate distributed energy integration and renewable adoption.

This collaboration aligns with Univers’ wider innovation agenda, which includes the launch of its Global Impact AI Lab in partnership with AMD, Microsoft, and the National University of Singapore (NUS). The lab serves as a global platform to accelerate AI and IoT innovation across multiple industries, further reinforcing Univers’ commitment to shaping the future of energy and technology.