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P2P Energy Trading


Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading

Trade Electricity Directly – Save Money & Earn from Solar

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Energy Trading lets consumers and solar users buy and sell electricity safely with DISCOM verification.

Prerequisites

  • Sellers (Prosumers) have a Smart Net Meter
  • Buyers (Consumers) have a Smart Meter
  • Your electricity connection is active with the DISCOM
  • You have a Verifiable Credential (VC)

These meters enable accurate measurement, verification, and settlement of traded energy.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Energy Trading

P2P energy trading allows electricity consumers and solar users to buy and sell electricity directly through a digital platform. The electricity continues to flow through the PVVNL network, and all transactions are verified.

  • Getting electricity at competitive prices
  • Having transparent and visible rates
  • Accessing electricity from multiple sellers
  • This helps consumers manage their electricity costs better.
  • Sell surplus electricity generated from rooftop solar
  • Earn additional income
  • Get better value compared to fixed feed-in tariffs
  • This encourages efficient use of solar energy.

No. Your electricity supply will remain safe, reliable and uninterrupted. P2P trading does not affect the physical power supply, which continues to be managed by the PVVNL.

No. Any electricity bought or sold through P2P trading is adjusted in your regular electricity bill issued by the PVVNL. There are no separate or duplicate bills.

Actual electricity consumption and generation are recorded through smart meters. PVVNL verifies this data and final settlement is done based on verified meter readings.

  • Digitally recorded
  • Verified using smart meter data
  • Settled under PVVNL supervision
  • This ensures transparency and consumer protection.
  • Consumers with an installed Smart Meter
  • Solar users (prosumers) with a Smart Net Meter
  • Participation is subject to eligibility criteria and DISCOM guidelines.

No. Existing smart meters and PVVNL infrastructure are sufficient.

Yes. It promotes clean and renewable energy, reduces dependence on conventional power sources and helps lower carbon emissions.

  • Operate and maintain the power network
  • Issue electricity bills
  • Verify energy data and settlements
  • P2P trading works along with DISCOM, not in place of it.

Step-by-Step Process

1

Get Your Verifiable Credential (VC)

  • Visit vc.pvvnl.org
  • Download your Verifiable Credential
  • This confirms you are a genuine DISCOM consumer
2

Download a Trading App

  • Choose any approved P2P Energy Trading app
3

Register on the App

  • Open the app
  • Complete onboarding using your Verifiable Credential (VC)
4

Start Buying or Selling Energy

  • Buyers place energy purchase requests
  • Sellers list surplus energy for sale
5

Day-Ahead Trading Only

  • You can place trades only for the next day
  • Same-day trading is not allowed
6

Energy Supply & Verification

  • Energy is supplied the next day
  • DISCOM verifies actual energy usage and injection
7

Payment & Bill Adjustment

  • Payments are settled by the trading platform
  • Traded energy is adjusted in your upcoming electricity bill

How P2P Energy Trading Works

Register on Platform
(using Verifiable Credential)
Place Buy / Sell Order
(day-ahead)
Trade is Matched
on P2P platform
Electricity Flows
through DISCOM network (next day)
DISCOM Verifies
smart meter data
Payment Settled
by trading platform
Energy Adjusted
in next electricity bill