Case study: Pioneering Slovenia’s Energy Marketplace for Grid Stability and Decentralization
In the past five years, Europe’s energy market has experienced significant price volatility, driven by climate extremes and geopolitical uncertainties. Record-high wholesale prices have been followed by periods of negative pricing; yet, few end-users have been able to capitalize on these fluctuations. Most consumers remain passive, overpaying for energy, while rigid national regulations limit producers’ flexibility.
SunContract addressed this challenge with its peer-to-peer (P2P) energy marketplace. This platform enables individuals and businesses to buy or sell renewable energy directly, bypassing intermediaries and traditional pricing models. Consumers benefit from lower electricity costs, while producers secure better prices by setting their own rates.
Key Results from Slovenia
Over the past 12 months, consumers in Slovenia using SunContract’s P2P marketplace saved an average of 17% on electricity costs compared to fixed rates, purchasing at 103.14 €, while fixed prices averaged 125 €.
Producers in Slovenia achieved 30% higher prices than dynamic wholesale rates, selling at 103.10 € compared to 76.80 €, the dynamic prices on the market.
Impact on Grid Stability and Energy Independence
Beyond cost savings, this model alleviates pressure on the electrical grid. By enabling direct energy trading, the platform stabilizes local prices and enhances system reliability, particularly as the adoption of renewable production grows.
SunContract also offers solutions such as solar power plants, battery storage, AI-driven smart management, enabling users to capitalize on negative prices, store energy, optimize energy use and finances, and participate in renewables without physical infrastructure through a virtual solar plant.
Today’s energy sector resembles the telecommunications sector 30 years ago. SunContract is a pioneer, empowering users not just as buyers but as active participants creating value for themselves and the system. By integrating energy expertise with blockchain, they drive decentralization, democratization, and digitalization of energy.
