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Accelerating energy transition by forming virtual power plants on blockchain

Renewable Energy World

Indeed, technological advances such as Blockchain technology are key enablers to form VPPs and facilitate the orchestration of a diverse set of DER assets. At the same time, Australian households’ enthusiasm for deploying batteries resulted in the installation of 23,796 batteries with a combined capacity of 238 MWh during 2020.

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First carbon neutral apartment building coming on blockchain

Smart Energy International

Australian blockchain pioneer Powerledger’s Montreal Commons project is set to be one of the world’s first carbon neutral apartment buildings. During times of peak demand they can then buy back electricity from the on-site battery at an agreed price.

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The Blockchain Opportunity at the Heart of the Flexible Grid

GreenTechMedia

When blockchain arrived on the energy scene three years ago, much of the discussion went straight to disruption and disintermediation. With or without blockchain, the grid is changing. And, in the case of blockchain, trials of platforms that demonstrate the viability of distributed transactions across energy grids.

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Green Mountain Power pilots blockchain-driven solar for low and moderate income customers

Smart Energy International

LO3 Energy deploys software to maximize renewable assets Blockchain in Europe’s energy sector – policy and regulation. Over the course of a year, the average customer in the programme is expected to save about $150, or even more if additional energy use is shifted to the daytime hours when there is a lot of solar. Have you read?

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Tesla signs deal with BHP to secure nickel for battery cells

Charged

Contrary to popular belief, the most important mineral in EV batteries may not be lithium, but nickel. Elon Musk has often said that Tesla’s production of vehicles is constrained by its supply of battery cells, and in 2020 he made a plea to the world’s mining companies: I gotta have more nickel ! or words to that effect).

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Technology Trending: ADC Energy, lunar storage, PV cleaning bot

Smart Energy International

Alternating direct current energy validated, blockchain-based data storage on the Moon and the SunnyApp solar PV cleaning bot are on the week’s technology radar. The next step ADC Energy has indicated is to expand relationships with innovators, while the ultimate evolution is a ‘hybrid’ utility grid operating on the existing wires.

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Technology Trending: Mg-ion batteries, hydrogen innovation lab, landfill methane for Bitcoin mining

Smart Energy International

A new advance opening the way for Mg-ion batteries, protections for birds around networks, Enel Green Power’s Sicily hydrogen lab and a plan to power Bitcoin mining with methane from landfills are in the technology radar. Sicily hydrogen innovation lab. Out with lithium, in with magnesium. For the birds. More Technology Trending news.

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