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Richard Boehnke

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Richard Boehnke is an expert on Virtual Power Plants and grid decarbonization. A former Director at Recurve, he has led work in demand flexibility and is now focused on supporting regulatory and policy frameworks to build the grid of the 21st century. He holds a Master of Science and Master of Engineering in Sustainable Energy Technology from Delft University of Technology, blending energy systems, policy, and the arts.

Richard Boehnke

Aug 30 2025

Virtual power plants - building the grid of the 21st century

Illuminem Voices

Power Grid · Power & Utilities

Why should we pay for new utility power plants when VPPs can meet our grid’s needs at far less cost?

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