Farmer in Uttar Pradesh Sells Solar Power Directly to Delhi Buyer in Groundbreaking Demo

Farmer in Uttar Pradesh Sells Solar Power Directly to Delhi Buyer in Groundbreaking Demo

February 20, 2026

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, a farmer from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh successfully sold excess solar-generated electricity directly to a shop owner in Delhi in India’s first live peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading demonstration. The transaction used a secure blockchain-based platform under the India Energy Stack framework to exchange six units of solar power, showing how individuals who both produce and consume energy (prosumers) can trade electricity securely and transparently without going through traditional utility channels.

The pilot showcased at the summit highlighted the potential for a more decentralized and consumer-driven electricity market in India, combining digital infrastructure with renewable energy adoption. Using digital public infrastructure principles similar to India’s unified payments interface, the system allows registered users with surplus power  particularly from rooftop solar systems  to list and sell energy directly to buyers, who can access greener electricity at competitive prices.

Officials said the platform could enable wider participation from households, businesses, and farmers, helping to monetize excess renewable energy while improving grid efficiency and consumer involvement in energy markets. The demonstration was witnessed by senior power sector leaders and presented to both the Union Power Minister and the Prime Minister during the summit, underlining its importance in India’s efforts to build a decentralized and sustainable power ecosystem