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Accelerating energy transition by forming virtual power plants on blockchain

Renewable Energy World

Influenced by the increasing penetration of “behind-the-meter” distributed energy resources (DER), power systems are experiencing a paradigm shift from a centralized structure to a decentralized one. million rooftop solar power systems installed in total, as of 31 December 2020.

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DEWA completes smart grid short-term goals

Smart Energy International

Smart meters and network automation were key components of the first phase of DEWA’s smart grid strategy. The strategy has seen DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) replace its over 2 million electricity and water metering base with smart meters between 2015 and 2020. in 2020. Have you read?

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Digital technology, green finance in vogue among fashion’s sustainability trendsetters

GreenBiz

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 01:00. Downstream supply chain participants that rarely have a personal stake, such as powerful brands and retailers, hardly encourage prioritization of sustainability upstream. Using blockchain and cloud-based technology, a number of startups are already laying the groundwork. . Phylicia Wu.

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The emerging “non-utilities”—EVs are helping new players in the energy marketplace.

Charged

He formerly served as President Obama’s appointee to a US Federal Commission established to assess emerging energy-focused digital technologies. In the emerging energy marketplace, what’s the best role for non-utility market participants? electric vehicles), stationary energy storage and microgrids.

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Digitalising Europe’s energy sector – the strategy

Smart Energy International

The European Commission has released its action plan for digitalising the region’s energy sector to improve efficiency and renewables integration. Digitalisation, one of the four ‘D’s of the energy transition, is as the ‘enabler’ central to its realisation, cutting across businesses, consumers and technologies alike.

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Online Event - Solar PV Digitalization Forum

Green Market Oracle

This event will take place on December 10 and 11 2020, Online. It will review new business models, market opportunities, innovation, emerging technologies (eg blockchain, drones and cloud computing).and renewable energy GmbH, Head of Finance BayWa r.e. This event for anyone interested in solar photovoltaics.

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Online Event - Solar PV Digitalization Forum

Green Market Oracle

This event will take place on December 10 2020, Online. It will review new business models, market opportunities, innovation, emerging technologies (eg blockchain, drones and cloud computing).and renewable energy GmbH, Head of Finance BayWa r.e. The forum will explore the technological challenges and solutions.