Business Model for Shared Energy Generation with Peer-To-Peer Trading via Blockchain

Abstract

Blockchain technology brings numerous varieties of applications, and within them, the electric energy area stands out. To apply this technology in the sector, it is necessary to understand its characteristics and the needs of users. This paper presents the main characteristics of blockchain technology, a survey carried out with users of shared generation, and, using the data collected together with a market research, a business model was developed with short, medium and long expectations.