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The global sharing economy has expanded to include a worthy newcomer to the mix; introducing Gridmates, a ground-breaking peer-to-peer energy sharing platform. Still in beta testing, the idea behind Gridmates is rooted in the concept of collaborative consumption, bringing people and organizations together to donate energy units. For example, a struggling nonprofit spending much needed cash on hefty electricity bills can benefit from a Gridmates donation to alleviate its power burden.
In the long term, Gridmates intends to work on a cloud platform that will empower utility providers, individuals and organizations to pass on a small portion of their available energy to those who really could use it.
Access to energy is a far-reaching global issue, with international bodies such as the United Nations working to ensure that all people will have clean, modern electricity by 2030. As Gridmates develops, it can potentially play a role in tapping into existing energy sources to allow others to freely distribute energy for the greater good.
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