Business Models of Energy Internet Companies

Energy Internet companies typically use three business models: “IoT+”, “Internet+” and “Energy+”. The “IoT+” business model is often used in the new energy industry, energy storage industry, electric vehicle industry, power equipment industry, energy-saving products, and the research and development of intelligent devices. The “Internet+” business model combines energy development with Internet technology, resulting in new models that include electric power services, digital power, data services, information integration, and financial services. The “Energy+” business model mainly focuses on three modules: the power trading industry module, the intelligent microgrid industry module, and the Virtual Power Plant (VPP) module. The power trading industry module takes power trading as its core and adopts market competition for energy supply and demand. The intelligent microgrid industry module centers on energy management, with main business models including microgrid planning and construction, operational management, energy services, value-added services, etc. The VPP module aims to smooth the load curve on the demand side, increase the load factor, and enhance energy utilization.