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.