Abstract

On 30 November 2016 the Commission released the Package of legislative proposals 'Clean Energy for All Europeans', also referred to as 'Winter Package'. One of the drivers of the proposed Package is the evolution of the energy consumers' role from a largely passive one, where consumers were simply customers of the energy suppliers, into a more proactive role, where consumers become prosumers. Enabled by smart meters, digital platforms and blockchain technologies, prosumers can also act in the energy market in the roles of traders and suppliers. The participation of prosumers in ...