This appears to be a replacement for current centralized energy markets. Could someone tell me why decentralized is better in this scenario? Most energy markets don't really do very well... is the problem the centralization? Just trying to understand the value proposition here. Thx
Hi AlphairyA,
I shall try to answer about the value proposition, good question.
The production of energy is more and more decentral with small solar installations and windmills.
The communities (eg Zonnedorpen) like to be more independent from traditional energy suppliers.
These energy suppliers add not so much value to the product energy and have a lot of people on the playlist.
So local green energy can have a better price for the consumers because you don't need the service of an energy supplier.
Ok, we do need some backup for when there is no sun and wind but we can improve that with smart installations like boilers in combination with heat pumps storage and car sharing.
The community works together on a green local smart grid and all people and business can profit.
It is a concept and not ready yet but token on the blockchain can be used to keep the value local.
When you have external energy supplier the value is going out of the community.
Together people can be strong and blockchain is the glue to make that happen.
We start in Groningen the Netherlands, a perfect location to show the world that community energy solutions can work!
We have support from a lot of people who believe in the same future.
Have a great day,
Jan
