BROOKLYN MICROGRID
Case Study

Power to the People:How Blockchain Empowered Community Metering

Project
Brooklyn Microgrid
Platforms
iOS, Android, Web
Technologies
Blockchain, Peer-to-Peer Networking

Project Overview

The Brooklyn Microgrid project aimed to establish a decentralized, community-based energy network that allows residents to generate, store, and trade renewable energy directly. This innovative initiative aimed to promote sustainability, resilience, and energy independence within the Brooklyn community.

Key Features

  • Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading : Enabled direct energy transactions between users, fostering a sense of community and energy independence
  • Blockchain-Based Security : Ensured transparent and secure energy transactions, building trust within the network
  • Resilience and Independence : Demonstrated the microgrid’s ability to operate autonomously and maintain functionality even during power failures.

Key Features

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The Solution

  • Pioneering App Development : Developed the first U.S. app to support a peer-to-peer microgrid, enabling direct energy trading between users.
  • Secure Blockchain Marketplace : Integrated blockchain technology into the app, creating a secure and transparent energy trading platform.
  • Proof of Concept : Successfully demonstrated the microgrid’s ability to operate independently, sell excess energy back to the grid, and maintain functionality during power failures.

The Results

  • Community Empowerment : Empowered Brooklyn residents to actively participate in a localized, renewable energy network.
  • Operational Success : The microgrid operated independently, sold surplus energy back to the grid, and remained resilient during power outages.
  • Global Scalability : Created a white-label app for international markets, showcasing the project’s potential for global impact.

The Challenge

  • Decentralized Energy Trading : Creating a peer-to-peer network for secure and transparent energy transactions.
  • Blockchain Integration : Implementing blockchain technology to ensure trust and reliability within the energy trading platform.
  • Operational Independence : Demonstrating the microgrid’s ability to function independently of the traditional power grid, even during outages.

Meet The Team

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James Schermehorn
President

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JOSH ROSE
CEO

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ERIC LINDSTROM
Creative Director

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RYAN ABRAMS
Solutions Architect

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GLORIA SANTOS
Director of Operations

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SerGEY Marukhnenko
Product Owner

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MATT ALEXANDER
Creative Designer

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Owen RAVELO
Technical Lead

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noel Pelayo
Operations

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MOHAMMED ALI KHAN
Architect Owner

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NATHANIEL HART
Architect Owner

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ANDREW KOZA
Developer

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STEPHEN UNDERWOOD
Developer

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Kailee Nekoba
Project Coordinator

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Kendall Carter
Project Manager

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Dan McAloon
Principal Solutions Architect

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Peter Hart
Back End Developer

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