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Should solar power be centralised?

But even when solar power is commonly used on a small-scale basis—such as to generate energy on residential and commercial buildings—the traditional energy grid is still centralised, and it remains subservient to it. This old system is fundamentally flawed for the challenges of this new era in renewable energy.

Why does utility-scale PV dominate electricity generation?

We foresee utility-scale PV dominating electricity generation because of its favourable economies of scale, outweighing the savings in transmission costs brought by decentralized microgrid installations. In this article we distinguish between five classes of PV installations – from utility scale to off grid micro-installations.

Are decentralized systems a substitute for a reliable grid connection?

Although these decentralized systems (and particularly PLS and SHS) are clearly not substitutes for a reliable grid connection, they each represent an important level of access until a reliable grid is available and feasible.

How can decentralized control help our energy grid?

Decentralized control solves a few challenges for our changing grid. Billions of new energy devices generating energy from variable resources are difficult to manage centrally—the problem is too complex. Beyond the technical hurdles, our grids also need a new paradigm for resilience, protecting against natural disasters and cyberattacks.

Can solar panels be maintained?

Photovoltaic (PV) cell arrays are the most common way to harness solar energy, and PV electricity is expected to offer more than a 20% share of global energy consumption by 2050 2, 3. However, the maintenance of these solar PVs is a challenge due to the soiling and dust accumulation on the panels.

Why should we decentralise solar with blockchain?

The sooner this is realised, the sooner nations will be able to seize on such opportunities, and avoid the desperation of decisions made by necessity. Decentralising solar with blockchain is of great significance to enhance solar resilience and stabilize supply, improving its competitiveness.