The Helium (HNT) decentralized wireless Internet of Things community has begun discussing a new proposal, HIP-128. This proposal proposes the creation of a new ENERGY subnet within the Helium ecosystem. The goal is to encourage users to participate in the energy market by contributing through solar energy production and battery storage. 🌞🔋

The ENERGY Subgrid aims to increase the power of homeowners by allowing them to participate in and benefit from energy markets that have traditionally been controlled by centralized energy companies. It supports the integration and rewarding of decentralized energy resources (DERs) such as solar photovoltaic systems and batteries.

The new network offers a number of benefits, including the ability for existing Helium APs to earn both IOT and ENERGY rewards. Discussions about the proposal are currently ongoing and are taking place on the Helium Discord channel.