The transformation of the energy system has resulted in the ongoing decentralisation of the electricity grid, with a fluctuating supply of wind and solar energy. Additionally, the German electricity market has treated the grid as a single 'copperplate' and neglected the grid topology. This regularly leads to network bottlenecks and the curtailment of renewable energy sources (RES) through feed-in management measures in the distribution network. This results in high costs for consumers through compensation payments.

The approach within PEAK is to use this decentralisation while simultaneously taking the network topology into account. With the PEAK platform, RES operators can trade the energy generated directly with consumers within their network (peer-to-peer trading). Network condition forecasts are used to anticipate network bottlenecks through the use of flexible consumers and manufacturers. The process is secured and logged by a blockchain utilising smart contracts, which are triggered automatically.

In addition, a toolchain will be developed, which can be used as a blueprint for other peer-to-peer trading and smart grid projects.