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European Grid Operators Move to Scale Up Blockchain Platform for Batteries

GreenTechMedia

Three major European grid operators are rolling out a new blockchain platform to tap the growing penetration of small-scale distributed energy resources for grid balancing. As behind-the-meter resources like batteries, heat pumps and electric cars proliferate, challenges remain in finding ways for them to benefit the wider grid.

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A Blockchain-Enabled Smart Meter for Clean Power Trading?

GreenTechMedia

Blockchain’s energy sector uses range from the highly speculative—think peer-to-peer energy trading using cryptocurrency raised in initial coin offerings (ICOs)—to more incremental efforts, grounded in real-world challenges of operating an increasingly decentralized power grid. are testing it out. are testing it out.

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Everledger and Ford introduce battery passport pilot

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Digital transparency company Everledger and Ford have launched a battery passport pilot for tracking EV batteries. The battery passport concept was launched by the Global Battery Alliance (GBA), a multi-stakeholder alliance that brings together 110 leading international organizations,” says Everledger.

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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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Energy Web develops blockchain-based renewable energy EV charging app

Smart Energy International

TSO visible EV charging demonstrated on blockchain Charging up for an EV future. The solution can be adapted to work with any charging infrastructure that accepts Mastercard payments and any EV worldwide, including on-street chargers connected to the grid. Have you read? Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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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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Mercedes and CATL team up on future battery technology

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Mercedes-Benz and Contemporary Amperex Technology ( CATL ) are collaborating to create new battery technology for the high-volume electrification of Mercedes vehicles. The carmaker is accelerating its Electric First strategy, and plans to use carbon-neutral battery cells, modules and systems supplied by CATL. Source: Daimler.

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