DePIN Glow secures $30M from Framework Ventures, USV

As a seasoned analyst with a keen eye for emerging trends in decentralized technologies and renewable energy, I find myself deeply impressed by the ambitious strides made by Ethereum-based protocol Glow. With its recent $30 million fundraising round led by industry giants like Framework Ventures and Union Square Ventures, Glow is poised to revolutionize solar energy production on a massive scale.


The Ethereum-linked protocol, Glow, has secured a $30 million investment from venture capitalists to expand its network of decentralized solar energy farms.

This round was spearheaded by both Framework Ventures and Union Square Ventures, while also receiving contributions from Lattice Ventures, Protocol Labs, Hack VC, HF0, and Alliance DAO.

Based on a statement made on October 31st, these funds are intended to expand a solar power network, which is anticipated to meet the energy needs equivalent to approximately 34,000 households in India.

Within just under a year, Glow, initially a rooftop solar venture in the U.S., has expanded into an extensive network that now includes multiple multimillion-dollar solar farms in India. These already established solar farms are estimated to reduce CO2 emissions by over 85,000 tons throughout their operational lifespan, as stated by David Vorick, founder and CEO of Glow Labs.

Based on statistics gathered by DePIN.Ninja, it’s clear that Glow has emerged as the most financially successful DePIN network. Since its beta debut in 2023, it has generated more than $3.5 million in earnings, outperforming well-known networks like Helium.

In Rajasthan, India, over the last 40 days, Glow reports an increase in revenue by approximately $5 million due to their recent expansion.

In the Glow network, solar farms are compensated with GLW tokens and stablecoin rewards, the former for their electricity production and the latter for their carbon credits. The innovative incentive system of this startup primarily rewards solar farms that yield the greatest environmental benefits, focusing on areas where their clean energy can have maximum impact in reducing high carbon emissions.

As a researcher, I’m currently exploring the Decentralized Energy field and have come across an interesting protocol called Power Ledger. This innovative system empowers consumers like myself to engage in peer-to-peer energy trading. Essentially, it facilitates the selling of excess personal energy directly to neighbors, fostering a more localized and self-sustaining energy ecosystem.

 

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2024-10-31 20:56