Layered Energy System — Blockchain Grid Management
Market solution for a local energy community using Ethereum blockchain, enabling peer-to-peer energy trading and preventing grid congestion through intelligent flex management for Dutch grid operator Stedin.
⚡ Key Achievements
- ✓ Designed and implemented the blockchain integration layer using Nethereum and Ethereum smart contracts
- ✓ Built congestion prevention algorithms based on the USEF (Universal Smart Energy Framework)
- ✓ Created Azure Functions for automated flex management and demand-response events
- ✓ Implemented peer-to-peer energy trading mechanism for local community members
The Challenge
Stedin, one of the Netherlands’ major grid operators, faced a growing problem: local energy communities with solar panels and battery storage were creating unpredictable grid congestion. Traditional centralized approaches couldn’t respond fast enough to local supply/demand imbalances.
The project explored whether blockchain technology could enable a truly decentralized, peer-to-peer energy trading market within a local community while automatically managing grid congestion.
The Solution
Working within the USEF (Universal Smart Energy Framework), I built a blockchain-backed energy trading platform:
Blockchain Layer:
- Ethereum smart contracts for transparent, immutable energy trades
- Nethereum .NET library for smart contract interaction
- Wallet management for community participants
Flex Management:
- Algorithms detecting congestion risk based on weather forecasts and historical consumption
- Automated flex requests sent to participants with surplus energy
- Real-time balancing via Azure Logic Apps workflows
Backend:
- ASP.NET Core API for participant management
- Azure Functions for automated scheduled processes
- SQL Server for trade history and analytics
My Role
I set up the solution architecture for the blockchain integration components and implemented the Nethereum-based smart contract interaction layer, the congestion prevention algorithms, and the Azure Functions for automated grid management.
Interested in working together?