Great revolution: the business perspective of Energy Internet in China

Abstract

In this paper, we present a conceptual study of the Energy Internet in the perspective of business. Firstly, we introduce the origin of the Energy Internet and opportunities in the context of rapid development of energy and information technologies. Then, existing and potential innovative business models are summarized from three aspects: production and consumption of energy, asset investment and trading, and value-added information. Finally, suggestions for development of business model and market mechanism are explored, which provides a roadmap for the development of Energy Internet.