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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. Increase in DER integration.

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Energy bills on Suffolk industrial estate driven down by peer-to-peer trading

Envirotec Magazine

Energy bills for numerous businesses at a large industrial estate have been heavily reduced by peer-to-peer trading, says UrbanChain, a provider of peer-to-peer energy exchange services. It’s working and it has developed,” said Andy Oswald, who manages West Suffolk Council’s energy generation.

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Energy blockchain startup FlexiDAO secures Google and Microsoft backing

Smart Energy International

The funding round was led by Amsterdam-headquartered energy venture provider SET Ventures and included Google and the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund as well as existing investor EIT InnoEnergy. First blockchain platform for green hydrogen tracking developed Blockchain in Europe’s energy sector – policy and regulation.

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Blockchain in Europe’s energy sector – policy and regulation

Smart Energy International

Challenges remain for the deployment of blockchain in the energy sector, the EU’s Enerchain project has found. The project, undertaken by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre under an agreement with DG-Ener, was aimed to investigate the applicability and potential of blockchain technologies in the energy sector.

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VW and Energy Web develop 24/7 renewable energy charging blockchain solution for EVs

Smart Energy International

Energy Web and Volkswagen have partnered on a solution to match local renewables to electric vehicle (EV) charging. The blockchain-based ‘smart charging solution’ enables EV owners to match their charging requirements with selected renewable options. Have you read? Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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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. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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

Smart Energy International

Vermont power distribution company Green Mountain Power is piloting LO3 Energy’s Pando local energy marketplace platform. Green Mountain Power’s ‘Sun Match’ pilot is aimed to enable low and middle-income customers to benefit from solar power without them having to build their own systems. Have you read?