GridExchange is a blockchain-based platform being developed by Alectra Utilities to facilitate energy transactions. It will enable three key services - managed electric vehicle charging, CO2 reduction incentives, and demand response. The platform is designed to provide benefits to end users, utilities, and other stakeholders. It will leverage robust data analytics and governance to improve grid reliability, lower costs, and empower customers while maintaining privacy. Success will depend on continued growth of distributed energy resources and regulatory support for non-wired alternatives.
Case Study: How ComEd Is Implementing Blockchain to Enhance DER User Security...Jill Kirkpatrick
ComEd is leading efforts to demonstrate how blockchain technology can enhance grid operations, including supporting the secure interconnection of distributed energy resources (DER), enabling interactions within and between microgrids, as well as exploring its potential to support energy efficiency mechanisms. It is presently working with universities and startups on projects that are being demonstrated in its Grid of the Future Lab.
This platform is being developed for managing the interconnected edge devices including DERs to grid, with technology based on blockchain-based distributed architecture to identify and ensure the security of the distribution system. This presentation will showcase ComEd's progress on the project.
Transactive Energy (TE) can play a defining role in adapting and stabilizing today's grid for tomorrow. A follow-up to the Cross-DEWG Discussion on Transactive Energy session held in May at the SGIP Spring 2014 Members Meeting, this webinar continues the dialogue regarding this important game changer. SGIP is making this webinar event open and free to the public.
Case Study: How ComEd Is Implementing Blockchain to Enhance DER User Security...Jill Kirkpatrick
ComEd is leading efforts to demonstrate how blockchain technology can enhance grid operations, including supporting the secure interconnection of distributed energy resources (DER), enabling interactions within and between microgrids, as well as exploring its potential to support energy efficiency mechanisms. It is presently working with universities and startups on projects that are being demonstrated in its Grid of the Future Lab.
This platform is being developed for managing the interconnected edge devices including DERs to grid, with technology based on blockchain-based distributed architecture to identify and ensure the security of the distribution system. This presentation will showcase ComEd's progress on the project.
Transactive Energy (TE) can play a defining role in adapting and stabilizing today's grid for tomorrow. A follow-up to the Cross-DEWG Discussion on Transactive Energy session held in May at the SGIP Spring 2014 Members Meeting, this webinar continues the dialogue regarding this important game changer. SGIP is making this webinar event open and free to the public.
Can the blockchain help accelerate the energy transition in France and in Eur...Vincent Poizat
This memoir was written for my MSc in Digital Marketing. It describes how the blockchain could help our economies transition from fossil or nuke to renewable energies.
This V2G report by Zpryme:
| Begins with a global perspective and progresses into high-growth markets
such as US, China, Japan, Germany, UK, South Korea, and Denmark
| Delves into drivers and trends such as Smart Grid and charging station
deployments, renewable energy policy, rising energy costs, auto
manufacturer financial viability pressures, universal standard adoption,
telematics, and brand loyalty
| Explores the role of the battery space, rising cost of fossil fuels, and the
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
| Discloses the actionable insights and opportunities to capitalize and
prepare for the V2G market in both the short and long term
| Concludes with commentary from the experts in V2G: University of
Delaware, Austin Energy, Plug in America, Ford Motor Company,
Grid2Home, Electrification Coalition, Coulomb Technologies, Smart Grid
Library and ZigBee Alliance
In many ways, the electricity industry makes an unlikely candidate for disruption. Not much changed between the 1880s, when Thomas Edison began building power stations, and the start of the 21st century. Top business leaders rarely had to think about electricity. They got their electricity from the power plant, or the local utility, or the government, and had little say in how it was produced, delivered, or managed. Utility executives, for their part, could make and execute long-term plans with a great deal of security. Demand tended to rise along with the economy; natural monopolies were the norm.
No longer. Several coincident, significant transformations are causing a revolution in the way electricity — the vital fuel of global commerce and human comfort — is produced, distributed, stored, and marketed. A top-down, centralized system is devolving into one that is much more distributed and interactive. The mix of generation is shifting from high carbon to lower carbon, and, often, to no carbon. In many regions, the electricity business is transforming from a monopoly to a highly competitive arena.
Investigations into the lifetime of gas meter batteries in the NetherlandsMachiel Joosse
At 2020 there will be about seven million smart gas meters installed in the Netherlands, using batteries that are supposed to last for about 20 years. The long lifetime of the batteries is crucial, because an operation to replace them would be on a large scale and therefore expensive. Distribution System Operators (DSO’s) have to be able to rely on a lengthy lifetime. The Dutch DSO’s Netherlands (within Netbeheer Nederland), joined forces to carry out a unique study of the predicted and actual battery lifetime. In this study, batteries were examined from gas meters that had already been operating for 4-5 years. The results were promising: after 4-5 years: the actual (practical) lifetime of the batteries examined turned out to be in line with the predicted (theoretical) values.
Can the blockchain help accelerate the energy transition in France and in Eur...Vincent Poizat
This memoir was written for my MSc in Digital Marketing. It describes how the blockchain could help our economies transition from fossil or nuke to renewable energies.
This V2G report by Zpryme:
| Begins with a global perspective and progresses into high-growth markets
such as US, China, Japan, Germany, UK, South Korea, and Denmark
| Delves into drivers and trends such as Smart Grid and charging station
deployments, renewable energy policy, rising energy costs, auto
manufacturer financial viability pressures, universal standard adoption,
telematics, and brand loyalty
| Explores the role of the battery space, rising cost of fossil fuels, and the
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
| Discloses the actionable insights and opportunities to capitalize and
prepare for the V2G market in both the short and long term
| Concludes with commentary from the experts in V2G: University of
Delaware, Austin Energy, Plug in America, Ford Motor Company,
Grid2Home, Electrification Coalition, Coulomb Technologies, Smart Grid
Library and ZigBee Alliance
In many ways, the electricity industry makes an unlikely candidate for disruption. Not much changed between the 1880s, when Thomas Edison began building power stations, and the start of the 21st century. Top business leaders rarely had to think about electricity. They got their electricity from the power plant, or the local utility, or the government, and had little say in how it was produced, delivered, or managed. Utility executives, for their part, could make and execute long-term plans with a great deal of security. Demand tended to rise along with the economy; natural monopolies were the norm.
No longer. Several coincident, significant transformations are causing a revolution in the way electricity — the vital fuel of global commerce and human comfort — is produced, distributed, stored, and marketed. A top-down, centralized system is devolving into one that is much more distributed and interactive. The mix of generation is shifting from high carbon to lower carbon, and, often, to no carbon. In many regions, the electricity business is transforming from a monopoly to a highly competitive arena.
Investigations into the lifetime of gas meter batteries in the NetherlandsMachiel Joosse
At 2020 there will be about seven million smart gas meters installed in the Netherlands, using batteries that are supposed to last for about 20 years. The long lifetime of the batteries is crucial, because an operation to replace them would be on a large scale and therefore expensive. Distribution System Operators (DSO’s) have to be able to rely on a lengthy lifetime. The Dutch DSO’s Netherlands (within Netbeheer Nederland), joined forces to carry out a unique study of the predicted and actual battery lifetime. In this study, batteries were examined from gas meters that had already been operating for 4-5 years. The results were promising: after 4-5 years: the actual (practical) lifetime of the batteries examined turned out to be in line with the predicted (theoretical) values.
Implementing Net Metering in the Developing WorldRuchir Punjabi
Distributed Energy (www.de.energy) is a platform to match investors with renewable energy projects. We are always looking for ways to promote renewable energy growth in developing countries. This Powerpoint was prepared as a case study to promote the implementation of net metering in a particular country and examines its feasibility as an enabling policy and to what extent it is designed to foster private investment in renewable energy and broaden the nation’s energy mix. The case study examines and provides evidence to support the implementation of net metering and puts forward a convincing case from an economic, social and environmental standpoint. Country-specific references further indicate how net metering has helped respective countries achieve their energy targets and facilitated a transition towards clean energy.
"Next Gen Grid Tech Commercialization" for Duke University Energy Initiative ...Josh Gould
Guest lecture on "Next Gen Grid Tech Commercialization" for Duke University Energy Initiative graduate level course entitled: “Emerging Energy Technologies – From Lab to Market.” (790-01)
Many remote areas and islands (RAI) are deploying renewable energy (RE), some with ambitious plans to meet 100% of their electricity or even final energy needs with renewables. For most of them, roof-top PV systems offer clear advantages but most of their deployment potential still remains largely untapped. The setup of consistent prosumer policies can provide a means to achieve the islands’ objectives faster and with lower costs to society.
This report provides guidance to policy makers on the drivers, opportunities, challenges and implementation strategies of PV prosumer policies that can be considered within a comprehensive renewable energy strategy for RAI. It is based on the frameworks and methodologies developed on the IEA-RETD publications RE-PROSUMERS (2014) and REMOTE (2012).
The preliminary results were presented at the IRENA Island conference in Martinique in July 2015, see presentation slides.
Andrew Ritch: Interruption in the Utility IndustryEnergyTech2015
EnergyTech2015.com
INTERRUPTION IN THE UTILITY INDUSTRY?
Track 1 Session 1
Electricity markets are experiencing fundamental changes because of solar, wind, electric vehicles, energy efficiency programs, storage and other forms of distributed generation that may be intermittent or require changes/upgrades to the electric grid. There is also an increase in the availability of smart meters and other devices that can help customers control their electric demand and usage. As a result, demand is less predictable and more volatile. This change also creates challenges for transmission and distribution for all load serving entities, even with new real-time data availability and grid visibility. What technological, regulatory, and/or policy changes are needed in the short term and longer term to keep pace? What will these changes mean for reliability? How will the traditional utility model change in the coming years?
Moderator: Commissioner Beth Trombold, PUCO
Robert Wargo, Vice President, Reliability First Corp.
Andrew Ritch, Energy Wholesale Renewables Director, Duke Energy
Andrew Ott, Executive Vice President, PJM Interconnection
Flexible energy: the value of demand responseCGI Nederland
Het Koninklijk Instituut Van Ingenieurs (KIVI) organiseerde op 12 november het Jaarcongres Stad in de Delta. Daarbij stond de toekomst van steden aan de kust centraal: hoe zorgen we ervoor dat deze steden droog, leefbaar, duurzaam, veilig en bereikbaar blijven? Een complexe vraag, waarbij slimme ICT-oplossingen een grote spelen. Niet vreemd dus dat CGI bij dit congres een presentatie mocht houden. Joris Knigge ging tijdens deze presentatie op de vraag waarom we nu al moeten ‘voorsorteren’ op de komst van nieuwe slimmere energienetwerken. Een van de redenen hiervoor is dat het elektriciteitsgebruik de komende jaren gaat stijgen, onder meer als gevolg van het grotere aanbod aan elektrische vervoermiddelen. Dat levert naast uitdagingen ook kansen op. Want hoe beter de balans tussen vraag en aanbod, des te betaalbaarder wordt energie. Een overschot aan zonne-energie rond het middaguur zou bijvoorbeeld heel goed geabsorbeerd kunnen worden door elektrische auto’s.
Research Keynote: Demystifying Mexican Large-Scale Renewable Development in t...Jill Kirkpatrick
With this keynote research presentation co-presented by Wood Mackenzie’s Latin America solar and wind experts, we will break down the implications of the auction cancellation, measuring how its shockwaves will condition investment and project finance in the short-and-mid-term (in current project portfolios).
The presentation will include our forecasts for solar and wind project pipelines past 2020.
An Energy Blockchain Retrospective: Is Blockchain Delivering on Promises from...Jill Kirkpatrick
EWF will provide a look at the past, present and future of energy blockchain, covering the evolution of investment activity, key use cases and early findings on the real opportunity blockchain technology holds for unlocking significant value for energy players.
Case Study: A Platform Fit for the Future – Coupling the Physics and the Econ...Jill Kirkpatrick
This case study presented by Faraday Grid's CTO will show the capabilities of the Faraday Grid’s Exchanger technology and its systemic benefits in the context of changing energy generation and demand.
Breakfast Briefing: Mapping Out the Investment and M&A Landscape for Grid Edg...Jill Kirkpatrick
The disclosed amount of investments reached a historic high in 2018, but the deal count was lower than previous years.
This Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables breakfast briefing will summarize major investment and M&A 2018 trends, while providing an update on venture capital, private equity and M&A activity on the first half of 2019.
Research Presentation: What’s Next for Customer Energy Management?Jill Kirkpatrick
With customer adopting smart technologies at an accelerating pace, utilities are making use of connected devices, such as smart thermostats, plug load solutions, solar + storage and grid-interactive water heaters.
This Wood Mackenzie Power & Renewables research presentation will explore what are the key benefits of these deployments, and which barriers to adoption persist.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
Natural farming @ Dr. Siddhartha S. Jena.pptxsidjena70
A brief about organic farming/ Natural farming/ Zero budget natural farming/ Subash Palekar Natural farming which keeps us and environment safe and healthy. Next gen Agricultural practices of chemical free farming.
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Micro RNA genes and their likely influence in rice (Oryza sativa L.) dynamic ...Open Access Research Paper
Micro RNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs molecules having approximately 18-25 nucleotides, they are present in both plants and animals genomes. MiRNAs have diverse spatial expression patterns and regulate various developmental metabolisms, stress responses and other physiological processes. The dynamic gene expression playing major roles in phenotypic differences in organisms are believed to be controlled by miRNAs. Mutations in regions of regulatory factors, such as miRNA genes or transcription factors (TF) necessitated by dynamic environmental factors or pathogen infections, have tremendous effects on structure and expression of genes. The resultant novel gene products presents potential explanations for constant evolving desirable traits that have long been bred using conventional means, biotechnology or genetic engineering. Rice grain quality, yield, disease tolerance, climate-resilience and palatability properties are not exceptional to miRN Asmutations effects. There are new insights courtesy of high-throughput sequencing and improved proteomic techniques that organisms’ complexity and adaptations are highly contributed by miRNAs containing regulatory networks. This article aims to expound on how rice miRNAs could be driving evolution of traits and highlight the latest miRNA research progress. Moreover, the review accentuates miRNAs grey areas to be addressed and gives recommendations for further studies.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
Our Instagram channel:
@kuddlelifefoundation
Our Linkedin Page:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuddlelifefoundation/
and write to us if you have any questions:
info@kuddlelife.org
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
Diabetes is a rapidly and serious health problem in Pakistan. This chronic condition is associated with serious long-term complications, including higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Aggressive treatment of hypertension and hyperlipideamia can result in a substantial reduction in cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes 1. Consequently pharmacist-led diabetes cardiovascular risk (DCVR) clinics have been established in both primary and secondary care sites in NHS Lothian during the past five years. An audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery at the clinics was conducted in order to evaluate practice and to standardize the pharmacists’ documentation of outcomes. Pharmaceutical care issues (PCI) and patient details were collected both prospectively and retrospectively from three DCVR clinics. The PCI`s were categorized according to a triangularised system consisting of multiple categories. These were ‘checks’, ‘changes’ (‘change in drug therapy process’ and ‘change in drug therapy’), ‘drug therapy problems’ and ‘quality assurance descriptors’ (‘timer perspective’ and ‘degree of change’). A verified medication assessment tool (MAT) for patients with chronic cardiovascular disease was applied to the patients from one of the clinics. The tool was used to quantify PCI`s and pharmacist actions that were centered on implementing or enforcing clinical guideline standards. A database was developed to be used as an assessment tool and to standardize the documentation of achievement of outcomes. Feedback on the audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery and the database was received from the DCVR clinic pharmacist at a focus group meeting.
2. 2
Who is Alectra?
Alectra is an energy company that
distributes electricity and provides
innovative energy solutions to
customers in Ontario
Second largest municipally-owned
integrated energy solutions
company in North America
Over C$4.5 billion in assets
and 1,500 employees
Serving over 1 million
customers across 1,921 sq
kms
Two subsidiaries:
• Alectra Utilities: responsible for distributing electricity to residents and businesses
• Alectra Energy Solutions and Services: provides innovative energy solutions, such as microgrids, energy storage,
solar PV, metering, and street lighting
3. 3
Green Energy and Technology (GRE&T) Centre
GRE&T Centre makes energy innovations come to life by identifying, evaluating, developing and deploying
emerging, green, and customer-friendly energy solutions across Alectra's service territory
Our core values
Safety Respect Customer Focus Excellence Innovation
focus on
emerging
technologies
Artificial Intelligence Blockchain Data Analytics Cloud Computing Robotics Process
Automation
preparing for
Energy
Solutions of
tomorrow
Advanced Planning Smart Cities Grid Innovation
Energy Technology
Accelerator
4. 4
How the current landscape is changing
The electrical market is being transformed by many forces which requires a change in the way we operate today
Driving Forces coupled
with
Emergence of DERs requires a change in the way grid
is operated
Shift to Renewable Energy
Sources
• Address Climate
Change
• Changes in
consumption driven by
consumer electronics
• Electrification of
Transportation
• Increased engagement
of Customer ratepayers
+
DER Global Capacity: 132GW in 2017
and is expected to grow to 528GW by
2026
• Electric Vehicles: Half the cars sold in
2030 are expected to be electric
• Distributed Generation (largely Solar):
Cost is 1/5th to that in 2010, further
expected to drop by over 2/3rd by 2030
• Smart Thermostats: Customers
actively managing their energy usage
• Distributed Storage: Cost is 1/5th to
that in 2009, further expected to drop
by another 2/3rd by 2030
Transmission System
Operators
Distribution Network
Operators
Regulators /
Policy Makers
5. 5
DERs – Benefits & Challenges
Challenges are largely driven by behind-the-meter DER installations not controlled by Utilities
Benefits to Consumers Challenges New ways to finding a potential
solution
Self-generation, local storage
and local resiliency
Cost-savings and energy
efficiency
Convenience and automation
Environmental and social
benefits
DERs, when not properly controlled such as in the case of
behind-the-meter installations, could bring unintended
negative impacts on grid stability
EVs, especially due to its clustered density and coincidental EV
charging places enormous strain on the grid, brings a high
likelihood of causing grid congestion and reduces the overall
life of distribution system assets
Excess volumes of solar generation are beginning to create
overvoltage conditions that generate excessive heat and
threaten the stability of distribution infrastructure
Consumers are expecting more active engagement with their
utility over traditional one-way ratepayer/energy supplier
relationship
Traditional strategy to build more
infrastructure is discouraged by
regulators and policymakers to:
• lower environmental impact and
• ratepayer’s reticence to paying
higher electrical bills
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GridExchange Platform
Alectra’s approach for Transactive Energy Platform
Secondary
Participants
Payments Provider
Contract
Counterparty
Residential
Customer
Bill Payees
Merchants
Platform Operator
Contract
Counterparty
Control Agent
Metering Agent
Settlement
Provider
Exchange
Provider
Market
Operator
Primary Participants
A software platform to facilitate a
wholesale ⟷ distribution ⟷ end
user marketplace for energy
products, including contracting,
delivery, and settlement, based on
enterprise blockchain technology
Blockchain based transaction
management enables smart
procurement, contracting,
verification and settlement of
services for different participants
and stakeholders
7. 7
GridExchange Services
In the pilot phase, GridExchange will enable three major market services
•Reduce load on transformers
serving residential customers by
limiting the rate of charge for
electric vehicle charging stations
according to user tolerance and
propensity to earn rewards
Managed
EV Charging
•During times in which the energy
supply from large-scale generation
within a jurisdiction has a greater
proportional dependence on fossil-
fuel burning sources, encourage
households to prioritize usage of
solar to meet residential load
requirements (even if not
traditionally economically optimal)
CO2
Reduction
•Allow homeowners to leverage
battery storage capacity to
participate in scheduled demand-
response programs
Demand
Response
8. 8
Data Analytics & Governance at its core
GridExchange is backed by robust Data Management and Governance services to enable Advanced Analytics
while keeping it’s commitment to Data Security and Customer Privacy
Consumers/Users
Analytical / Data
Mining
Data Extracts
Ad-Hoc Analysis
Apps
Visualizations
Service
Interface
Layer
Data Storage & Warehousing
Physical Data Storage
Off-chain DB & Analytical Storage
Data Warehouse Domain Centric Datasets
Advanced Analytics
Data Discovery / Mining
Analytics
Workflows
Reusable
Components
DA Tools
Deep Learning
Statistical
Learning
Machine
Learning
Data Ingestion & Processing
Data Ingestion
Transformation
Data / Metadata
Batch & Ad-Hoc
ETL & Parsing
Data Quality
Metadata Ingestion
Platform Governance and Security
Data &
Metadata
Catalog
BI / Reporting
Streaming
Remodelling
API
Services
9. 9
GridExchange benefits
For End-User and Contract Counterparties
End-Users Improved resilience and reliability towards outages
Cost savings due to their energy contributions to the grid
Better control over their energy assets providing a better sense of ownership over their assets
Ability to make more informed decisions regarding energy contributions based on aggregated & localized recommendations
Earn rewards to obtain value-added services with respect to the positive change in their behavior for energy contribution
Increased transparency by having access to information about their energy consumption/generation (renewables vs fossil)
Become a contributor towards the global initiatives around reducing GHG and carbon footprint
Contract Counterparties Improving customer trust by providing customers full transparency & control over their energy assets, contribution, helping optimize
their energy participation and cost benefits
Reducing overall cost for entire customer base towards their energy consumption
Obtaining benefits around deferring capital and operating expenditures associated with infrastructure upgrades, planning, and grid
resource balancing
Improved visibility towards the changing market and DER penetration to better inform network planning decisions
Empowering customers by enabling them to participate in larger energy demand response needs. Further, empowering them to become
part of larger global initiatives towards reducing GHG and Carbon footprint
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Market Operators Increased visibility over the network to help achieve improved decision making towards immediate demand response requirements.
Ability to gain a view into the DER landscape in the region that was not previously available
Improved decision making towards longer-term energy needs resulting in infrastructure upgrades due to overall improved visibility.
Further helps in infrastructure upgrade deferral in cases of significant increase in DER penetration
Ability to optimize the energy supply and gain access to cost effective demand response capacity in the wholesale market by
leveraging aggregated DERs
DERMs/ADMS
technology providers
&
Corporate partners
Opportunity to integrate to a larger ecosystem of multiple utilities and technology partners
Opportunity to increase their customer base and increase revenues by participating in new markets and gain access to industry
analytics which will improve the efficiency of their planning and targeting. As a result, they will have greater opportunities to
generate new value propositions and be much more agile in responding to market needs
Ability to improve their platform, models and overall technology through access to cross-functional data and learnings
Corporate Partners specifically will have an additional benefits to band value augmentation through association with efficient energy.
They will get low cost access to customers of their products
GridExchange benefits
For Market Operators, Technology Providers and Corporate Partners
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Key factors to success
There are many different external factors which could impact the success of Transactive Energy market
•DER growth accelerates and continues
•Incentives for utilities to use non-wire alternatives become compelling and common
•Regulatory changes increasingly allowing the utilities to control customer owned DERs
•DER aggregators and ADMS/SCADA vendors align to interoperable interface standards
•Utilities can enroll DER owners onto the network quickly and easily
•Corporate and financial partners keep supporting the development of the ecosystem
•New use-cases emerge to improve stakeholder buy-in and customer trust
