Beckn Energy Interface

Sudheesh Kumar Potla |Beckn

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Introduction

• Beckn Protocol: An open protocol that facilitates discovery and transactions between businesses and applications via a decentralized architecture, asynchronous server-to-server communication, and a core specification for e-commerce events.

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Introduction

• Beckn Protocol: An open protocol that facilitates discovery and transactions between businesses and applications via a decentralized architecture, asynchronous server-to-server communication, and a core specification for e-commerce events.

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• DENT Protocol: Derived from the Beckn protocol, the Decentralized Energy Transaction (DENT) Protocol enables interoperable and decentralized commercial transactions in the energy sector. It establishes a network of platforms that facilitates the exchange of energy contracts between various entities, thereby enabling the transfer of energy from producers to consumers.

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Product Description

• Name: Beckn Energy Interface (or) DENT Protocol
• Application:

The two major applications of DENT Protocol are:

1. EV charging/battery swapping transaction [Pulse Energy]

2. Microgrid energy transaction [Sheru]

It improves the efficiency of the flow of energy by streamlining the exchange of energy.

• Summary:

DENT Protocol is a decentralized energy transaction solution, extending the Beckn protocol for seamless interoperability in energy sector applications. It empowers efficient and secure energy transfers among providers, and consumers, enhancing EV charging, battery swapping, and microgrid energy flow.

• Why was it built? :

1. Enable Decentralized Energy Transactions

2. Address Energy Sector Challenges

3. Foster Interoperability in Energy Exchanges & Facilitate EV Adoption and Renewable Energy Integration

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Persona/Use Cases

• User of Beckn Energy Interface should be able to :

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• Locate and access available EV charging points, ensuring convenient and reliable charging services for their electric vehicles.
• Initiate and manage EV charging transactions, so that seamless energy transfer and billing for EV charging are achieved.
• Locate and access battery swapping stations for their electric vehicles, enabling quick and efficient battery replacement to continue their journeys smoothly.
• Contract energy surplus to the grid, enabling energy feed-in and receiving financial benefits. (i.e., for Homeowners with solar panels or solar farms etc.,)
• Offer their EV batteries for energy storage. This enables efficient energy management, allowing users to contribute to the energy grid during peak demand and earn rewards or credits for their battery's participation.
• Utilize stored energy during peak demand, reducing grid dependency and managing energy costs.
• Seamlessly purchase energy, promoting transparency in energy pricing and consumption tracking.
• Redeem their energy vouchers efficiently, selecting desired ones, applying them to energy transactions, and ensuring transparent billing. This enables users to benefit from discounts and promotions while enhancing their overall energy usage experience.

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Challenges faced & Future Considerations

• Challenges Faced:
• Adapting the versatile Beckn protocol to the specific requirements of energy transactions posed technical intricacies.
• Addressing the unique demands of EV charging, microgrid energy transfer, and other use cases required extensive research and understanding.
• Creating JSON examples that align with real-world energy transaction scenarios and follow logical sequences proved challenging

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• Future Considerations:
• Enhance protocol to handle increased transaction volume and participants seamlessly.
• Incorporate real-time pricing models for energy transactions based on demand and supply.
• Support seamless integration with renewable energy sources for sustainable energy transactions.

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Demo

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Link to Implementation Guides

Link to use-case examples (JSONs)