Preprint Article Version 1 Preserved in Portico This version is not peer-reviewed

Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading and the Sharing Economy: Social, Markets and Regulatory Perspectives

Version 1 : Received: 11 August 2020 / Approved: 11 August 2020 / Online: 11 August 2020 (10:22:37 CEST)
Version 2 : Received: 29 April 2021 / Approved: 14 May 2021 / Online: 14 May 2021 (09:57:09 CEST)

A peer-reviewed article of this Preprint also exists.

Alexandra Schneiders, Michael J. Fell & Colin Nolden (2022) Peer-to-peer electricity trading and the sharing economy: social, markets and regulatory perspectives, Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy, DOI: 10.1080/15567249.2022.2050849 Alexandra Schneiders, Michael J. Fell & Colin Nolden (2022) Peer-to-peer electricity trading and the sharing economy: social, markets and regulatory perspectives, Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy, DOI: 10.1080/15567249.2022.2050849

Abstract

Peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading is a new data-driven business model currently being trialed within the energy sector. Introducing P2P transactions to an essential service such as energy could have far-reaching implications for individuals and the grid. This paper raises considerations and questions from social, economic/markets and regulatory points of view, that should be understood and addressed by societies and policymakers. It does this by considering under what circumstances it is reasonable to conceptualize P2P energy trading as part of the sharing economy, and drawing parallels to the sharing economy experience in other sectors. In order to reap the full societal benefits, while avoiding considerable risks to infrastructure and individuals, a policy approach promoting dialogue and innovation is necessary. We suggest the regulatory sandbox is the most appropriate tool to achieve this and would help avoid the breakdown of trust between policymakers and platform companies observed in other sectors.

Keywords

peer-to-peer energy trading; P2P; sharing economy; collaborative economy

Subject

Engineering, Energy and Fuel Technology

Comments (0)

We encourage comments and feedback from a broad range of readers. See criteria for comments and our Diversity statement.

Leave a public comment
Send a private comment to the author(s)
* All users must log in before leaving a comment
Views 0
Downloads 0
Comments 0
Metrics 0


×
Alerts
Notify me about updates to this article or when a peer-reviewed version is published.
We use cookies on our website to ensure you get the best experience.
Read more about our cookies here.