In order to address the stability and flexibility challenges posed by continuously increasing proportion of renewable energy in power systems

the German electricity market has clarified market rules in legal form

stimulating the enthusiasm of market subjects represented by virtual power plants to participate in the market. The major energy and power laws and regulations in Germany are outlined firstly. Then

the promoting role of these energy and power laws and regulations in the development of virtual power plants are discussed from three aspects：resource integration

market environment

and sustainable development. Taking the largest virtual power plant in Germany

Next Kraftwerke

as an example

it explores how energy and power regulations create favorable conditions for the emergence and development of virtual power plants. Finally

the reference significance for China is discussed.