Building the Internet of Energy: How Sourceful Energy is Unlocking the True Potential of Distributed Energy
Fredrik Ahlgren
Jan 9, 2025
In 2019, Helium demonstrated something remarkable: by connecting millions of individual hotspots, they could build a decentralized wireless network more nimble and expansive than traditional infrastructure. DIMO followed, showing how connecting vehicles could create a mobility data platform that transforms how we think about transportation services.
But the most transformative opportunity lies in energy.
The Untapped Power of Connected Energy
Right now, millions of distributed energy resources sit in isolation. Eight million SolarEdge and Huawei installations. Tens of millions of smart meters. Countless batteries, EV chargers, and smart devices. Each one is a potential node in what could be the world's most powerful energy network.
This is where Sourceful Energy comes in.
Beyond Traditional Utilities
We're not building another utility company. We're creating something far more fundamental: the platform layer that will enable the next generation of energy services. Just as the internet created a protocol layer that enabled countless applications to flourish, Sourceful Energy is building the foundation for a new energy economy.
Our approach is unique in its scope and ambition. While others focus on specific device types or closed ecosystems, we're connecting every possible distributed energy resource—from solar inverters to smart meters, from batteries to industrial loads. Each connection strengthens the network, creating new possibilities for energy optimization and market participation.
The Platform Revolution in Energy
Think about what AWS did for cloud computing, or what the App Store did for mobile services. They didn't just create products—they created platforms that enabled thousands of innovators to build new solutions. That's our vision for energy.
By connecting millions of distributed energy resources through both direct API integrations and our energy gateway, we're creating the infrastructure layer that will enable:
Next-generation virtual power plants
Peer-to-peer energy trading platforms
Advanced grid stabilization services
Real-time energy optimization applications
From Individual Assets to Network Power
The magic happens when individual assets become part of something bigger. A solar installation isn't just generating power—it's providing real-time data about local grid conditions. A battery isn't just storing energy—it's offering flexible capacity to stabilize the grid. An EV charger isn't just filling vehicles—it's becoming a responsive grid asset.
Building the Future of Energy
This is about more than connecting devices—it's about creating the foundation for a fundamentally better energy system. One that's more efficient, more resilient, and more sustainable. One where every connected device adds value not just for its owner, but for the entire network.
We're the first to take this comprehensive platform approach to energy infrastructure, and we're already seeing the network effects take hold. Each new connection makes the network more valuable, attracting more connections and creating a flywheel of growing utility.
The future of energy won't be built by traditional utilities. It will be built on platforms that enable new kinds of energy services we haven't even imagined yet. At Sourceful Energy, we're building that platform.
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