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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.

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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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Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading Still Looks Like a Distant Prospect

GreenTechMedia

It’s been more than half a decade since grid watchers first began talking about the concept of trading energy with your neighbors across peer-to-peer platforms. Such pitches often come with promises of lower electricity prices and more stable grids. “The electricity system in the U.S. an expert says. van Soest said.

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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. Powerledger targets over 3 million peer-to-peer prosumers by 2030 Horizon Europe: Five next-gen data projects. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Technology Trending: REC transactions and energy consumption matching

Smart Energy International

EDF leads a proof-of-concept on automating renewable energy transactions and Eurelectric’s study on the benefits of matching energy consumption with clean energy on a (near) real-time basis are on the week’s technology radar. Have you read?

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LIDAR helps Greece become a renewable energy leader

Renewable Energy World

Capable of recording key wind characteristics such as speed and direction up to and above 200 meters vertical height, her special skills meant #106 was always destined to be a traveler and it wasn’t long before she spread her wings. Read more: How LIDAR is Transforming Remote Solar Sales and System Design. Choosing life with LIDAR.

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As Renewables Surge, Australia Ponders Options for Demand Response Market

GreenTechMedia

Australian energy chiefs have welcomed the release today of two reports setting out options for the country’s future electricity market makeup. Australia lags behind most of Europe and North America in the provision of demand response, which means grid operators have to ensure generation matches consumption at all times.

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