Open Access Technology International (OATI) is expanding the Grid Services Purchase Agreement (GSPA) program with Hawaiian Electric. Five University of Hawaii Community College campuses were added to the GSPA program, contributing an additional 2.5 MWs of Capacity Reduction and Fast Frequency Response (FFR) on Oahu, expanding the total to 10 MWs.  

“The work Hawaiian Electric has envisioned for grid services growing and is a showcase for the industry, and we are proud to be a part of this exciting project,” said Sasan Mokhtari, Ph.D., President and CEO of OATI.

Hawaiian Electric serves 95% of Hawaii’s 1.4 million residents on the islands of Oahu, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Hawaii.

GSPA program explained

The GSPA program is a model for power system operations. The utility, OATI Energy Alliance members, and end customers are linked to deliver Fast Frequency Response, scheduled load-shifting through Capacity Build, and Capacity Reduction grid services to Hawaiian Electric. Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) from solar PV battery energy storage systems, to traditional demand response resources such as water heaters with smart controls are included.

OATI and its Energy Alliance members work cooperatively with Hawaiian Electric to engage and support program participants who receive participation incentives. 

OATI grid services coverage

OATI provides solutions that simplify the operational tasks to build a smarter grid. Working alongside Utility providers and their customers, OATI successfully deploys and hosts diverse mission-critical solutions committed to industry standards and stringent security guidelines.

OATI’s solution is applicable to all North American markets as it includes Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) from aggregators, suppliers, and wholesale operations. Aggregators working with OATI can provide wholesale grid services, enhance grid operations, and increase revenues to the owner of the renewable asset.

OATI is headquartered in Bloomington, Minnesota, with offices in California, Florida, Punjab, and Telangana.

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