Technology Convergence Report 2025

Decentralized energy market The combination of decentralized energy networks is reshaping traditional approaches to power distribution and energy markets. Its impact lies in shifting away from the conventional model of centralized power plants supplying passive consumers towards a more flexible system where energy flows in multiple directions, and participants can function as both producers and consumers. At its core, this pattern integrates blockchain-enabled peer-to-peer trading, federated learning for grid optimization and interoperable storage systems to create resilient local energy communities. Real-world implementations are already showing impressive results: pilot projects in Germany and Portugal have shown significant cost reductions for participants,26 while Amsterdam’s residential microgrids use federated learning to improve demand forecasting accuracy while preserving privacy. The INTERSTORE project demonstrates the benefits of interoperability standards in unifying diverse storage assets and improving efficiency.27 2 2 1 2 2 2 2Decentralized energy marketDistributed ledger systems Edge computing platforms Transfer learningEnergy trading algorithmsPeer-to-peer energy tradingLocal storage systems Microgrids Technology domain Next-gen energy Omni compute Artificial intelligence Maturity level 3 Product4 Commodity 1 Genesis2 Custom-builtN The adoption of decentralized energy networks is increasing. While core technologies – such as custom-built microgrids, local storage and digital grid controls – are in place, their full integration requires further development. Decentralized energy systems will depend on the maturation of blockchain-based energy trading, interoperable storage systems and advanced control software. Still, steady progress in storage technologies and grid intelligence is laying the groundwork for this next wave. Industry Company Outcomes Energy Grid SingularityGrid Singularity enables energy trading and increases market transparency, empowering local energy markets for more flexible and cost-effective energy systems. EnergyPowerledgerPowerledger enables transparent, secure and efficient peer- to-peer energy trading for renewable energy production. Technology Convergence Report 47