SunContract, an energy trading platform, has introduced the world’s first NFT marketplace for real-world solar panels. This groundbreaking innovation allows users to directly benefit from the energy produced by their NFT-linked panels through earnings or personal consumption. The platform showcased its Ethereum-based solution at Crypto Expo Europe in Bucharest. The tokenized solar farm, located in Slovenia, features 2,112 solar panels with a peak power of 517 kW. Each NFT represents a specific panel, and users can enjoy the benefits associated with the physical asset. The initiative aims to democratize renewable energy and bridge the gap between blockchain/crypto and real-world assets.
Introducing the NFT Marketplace for Solar Panels
At Crypto Expo Europe in Bucharest, SunContract announced the launch of the world’s first NFT marketplace for real-world solar panels. This groundbreaking innovation allows users to directly benefit from the energy produced by their NFT-linked panels either through earnings or personal consumption. SunContract’s Ethereum-based solution empowers the clean energy sector and showcases the potential of blockchain technology.
Tokenized Solar Farm in Slovenia
SunContract’s inaugural tokenized solar farm is located in the Slovenian village of Višnje. The facility features 2,112 solar panels with a peak power of 517 kW. Each NFT on the marketplace represents a specific panel at the farm, allowing users to enjoy the benefits associated with the physical asset. This innovation is aimed at individuals committed to the green transition and those looking to invest in the future of renewables.
Earning Through the P2P Energy Marketplace
In the first phase, the energy generated from the solar panels will be sold on users’ behalf through the SunContract P2P energy marketplace. Users will receive SNC tokens in return for the energy sold. After operational and maintenance fees are deducted, these tokens will be automatically credited to their wallet. This model allows users to earn from the energy generated by their NFT-linked panels.
Using Energy for Personal Consumption
SunContract plans to roll out additional functionality that will give NFT holders the option to use the energy generated by their panels for personal consumption. Initially, this option will be available in countries where SunContract owns energy permits or licenses, starting with Slovenia, Croatia, and Estonia. This expansion aims to make renewable energy accessible to everyone, including apartment-dwellers, while also connecting the blockchain and crypto communities to real-world assets.
Buying and Selling Solar-Linked NFTs
SunContract’s NFT marketplace allows users to buy and sell solar-linked NFTs at any time. Token-holders can manage the energy generated by their “Personal Power Plant” through a smartphone. While NFTs linked to real-world assets already exist, SunContract’s model is the first of its kind in the energy sector.
Vision for a Global Marketplace
SunContract aims to position itself as a global player in the renewable energy sector by integrating blockchain technology. The addition of an NFT marketplace further expands the platform’s reach, making its services globally accessible. SunContract’s business model focuses on decentralization, digitalization, and democratization, with services catering to individuals, commercial entities, and industrial organizations.
Optimism from SunContract’s Leadership
Gregor Novak, the co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of SunContract, expressed excitement about the platform’s global potential. He believes that the integration of blockchain technology is not only a technological foundation but also a gateway to expanding the community and enhancing the user experience on a global scale. Aymen Soufi, the Strategic Director of SunContract, emphasized the platform’s vision to decentralize, democratize, and digitalize renewable energy. Soufi expressed optimism that tokenizing real-world assets, such as solar panels, is crucial for mass adoption and can serve as a catalyst for the next bull market.
Expanding Services and Reach
SunContract is actively exploring expansion opportunities in other European countries and beyond. The platform is also diversifying its products and services to bring more value to its SNC token. As part of its “uberization” model for the renewable energy sector, SunContract aims to cater to a wide range of consumers in both the B2C and B2B sectors.
About SunContract
SunContract is an energy trading platform that operates at the intersection of blockchain and renewable technology. The company conducted a successful ICO in 2017 and launched the first national-scale retail P2P energy marketplace on Ethereum in 2018. SunContract consolidates its position in Slovenia and aims to expand its reach by acquiring electricity licenses in Croatia and Estonia. The company’s goal is to become a global energy marketplace while developing new disruptive services, such as the world’s first NFT marketplace for real-world assets.
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