Build **GridSwap**, a fintech/B2B SaaS platform that enables homeowners and VPPs to monetize residential batteries in wholesale energy markets. Key features: 1) **DER Aggregation Engine** – Pools residential batteries into FERC-compliant virtual power plants; 2) **Wholesale Market Bidder** – Auto-generates PJM/NYISO bids for grid services (e.g., frequency regulation); 3) **Payments Hub** – Distributes revenue to homeowners via stablecoin or ACH; 4) **Compliance Dashboard** – Tracks FERC 2222 reporting requirements.

Market Catalyst & News Trigger

"Base Power raises $200M (a16z-led) to deploy residential batteries, bypassing PJM’s interconnection queue. FERC Order 2222 now requires grid operators to integrate distributed energy resources (DERs) into wholesale markets."

The Workflow Friction

Residential solar/battery owners, virtual power plant (VPP) operators, and municipal utilities.

Problem Summary

Real-world problem signal validation.

One-Shot MVP Builder Blueprint (48 Hours)

A **Homeowner Dashboard** showing: 1) **Grid Revenue** (e.g., '$87 this month from frequency regulation'); 2) **Battery Health Score** (e.g., '89% efficiency'); 3) **FERC Compliance Status** (e.g., 'PJM submission: Pending'); 4) **VPP Pool Analytics** (e.g., 'Your battery contributed 2.4 MWh today').

Recommended Developer Tech Stack

• React
• Python
• PJM API
• Stripe Connect
• Ethereum Layer 2