# Sourceful Energy > Slash Your Energy Bills. Stabilize the Grid. Sourceful Energy helps users connect distributed energy resources to a decentralized network by providing hardware and software for data sharing and grid services. Sourceful Energy enables users to connect solar panels and batteries to a decentralized Virtual Power Plant network. The system collects energy data from distributed resources, facilitates grid services, and rewards participants for their contributions. Users can monitor production, earn rewards, and participate in grid stabilization through the platform. - Type: Company - Sector: Infrastructure - Status: Active - Founded: 2022-01-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/sourceful_energy ## Products - [Sourceful Energy Gateway](https://thegrid.id/profiles/sourceful_energy): The Energy Gateway connects distributed energy resources to the Sourceful network through Modbus protocol, allowing data transmission and control signals. The system features a crypto-chip for transaction signing and uses WiFi for communication with solar inverters and battery systems. (DePin, Live, Main Product) - [Sourceful Energy App](https://thegrid.id/profiles/sourceful_energy): Mobile application for monitoring connected energy resources, visualizing production data, and managing rewards. The app enables users to connect their distributed energy resources to the Sourceful network and track their contributions and earnings. (DePin, Live) - [Sourceful Energy Zap](https://thegrid.id/profiles/sourceful_energy): The Zap is a P1 meter that connects directly to utility smart meters via RJ12 connector. It operates independently to provide real-time energy insights, enabling users to participate in the Sourceful network without needing a separate gateway device. Powered by the meter itself, it transmits data via WiFi. (DePin, Live) ## Assets - [Energy Token (ENERGY)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/sourceful_energy): ENERGY is the utility token of Sourceful Energy, a decentralized virtual power plant network built on Solana. It is used to reward participants for connecting distributed energy resources like solar panels and batteries to the network, sharing energy data, and providing grid stabilization services. The token employs a mint-and-burn mechanism where new tokens are minted to reward contributors and burned when customers purchase energy services, creating a balanced supply that incentivizes both sides of the decentralized energy marketplace. 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