Solar Protocols

Standardized workflows that sequence principles into repeatable methods.

Protocol Categories

Category	What It Covers	Key Protocols
Deployment	Site selection → Install → Verify → Earn	Glow, Starpower
Verification	Generation proof → Carbon credit → Distribution	GCC, IoT + satellite
Token Economics	Rewards → Burning → Distribution	GLW, GCC
Grid Integration	Dispatch → Settlement → Optimization	VPP protocols

Vertical Expertise

System Design
Pricing
Presentation

System Design

Pricing

Market intelligence.

Proposal

DePIN Deployment Protocol

Glow Farm Deployment

1. QUALIFY
   └─► Identify optimal location (high irradiance, low cost)
   └─► Verify interconnection pathway
   └─► Confirm additionality (new construction only)

2. DEPLOY
   └─► Physical installation (panels, inverters, meters)
   └─► IoT monitoring equipment
   └─► Protocol registration

3. VERIFY
   └─► Generation data from IoT meters
   └─► Satellite imagery confirmation
   └─► Cross-reference with weather data

4. EARN
   └─► GLW tokens for verified generation
   └─► GCC tokens for carbon avoidance
   └─► Electricity revenue (100% to protocol)

5. OPTIMIZE
   └─► Performance monitoring
   └─► Maintenance scheduling
   └─► Yield optimization

Proof of Generation

Step	Action	Verification
Measure	IoT meters capture generation data	Hardware attestation
Corroborate	Satellite imagery confirms farm activity	Independent observation
Validate	Weather data matches expected yield	Physical plausibility
Attest	On-chain proof submitted	Blockchain record

Carbon Credit Protocol

GCC (Glow Carbon Credit)

Tokenized carbon avoidance with cryptographic proof.

1. GENERATION
   └─► Verified kWh production
   └─► Calculate avoided emissions (grid factor)
   └─► Mint GCC tokens (1 GCC = 1 tonne CO2 avoided)

2. VERIFICATION
   └─► IoT + satellite proof of generation
   └─► Additionality confirmation (new capacity)
   └─► Third-party validation (optional)

3. DISTRIBUTION
   └─► GCC issued to protocol treasury
   └─► Sold to carbon buyers
   └─► Proceeds fund more infrastructure

4. RETIREMENT
   └─► Buyer retires GCC for offset claims
   └─► On-chain retirement record
   └─► Immutable audit trail

GCC vs Traditional Carbon Credits

Aspect	Traditional	GCC
Verification	Manual audits (annual)	IoT + satellite (continuous)
Additionality	Trust-based claims	Cryptographic proof
Fees	30%+ registry fees	<5% protocol fees
Transparency	Quarterly reports	Real-time on-chain
Settlement	Weeks/months	Instant

Token Economics Protocol

GLW/GCC Flow

                    ┌──────────────┐
                    │ Electricity  │
                    │   Revenue    │
                    └──────┬───────┘
                           │
                           ▼
                    ┌──────────────┐
                    │   Protocol   │
                    │   Treasury   │
                    └──────┬───────┘
                           │
           ┌───────────────┼───────────────┐
           ▼               ▼               ▼
    ┌──────────┐    ┌──────────┐    ┌──────────┐
    │   GLW    │    │   GCC    │    │ Recursive │
    │ Rewards  │    │ Issuance │    │  Deploy   │
    └──────────┘    └──────────┘    └──────────┘
           │               │
           ▼               ▼
    ┌──────────┐    ┌──────────────┐
    │   Farm   │    │   Carbon     │
    │ Operators│    │   Buyers     │
    └──────────┘    └──────────────┘

Dual Token Model

Token	Function	Mechanism
GLW	Governance and operator rewards	Earned for verified generation
GCC	Carbon credit representation	1 token = 1 tonne CO2 avoided

The recursive subsidy model creates capital amplification: each $1 invested generates ~$20 of infrastructure.

Design Protocol

System Design Workflow

1. SITE ASSESSMENT
   └─► Location coordinates
   └─► Available area
   └─► Shading analysis
   └─► Grid connection status

2. RESOURCE ANALYSIS
   └─► Solar irradiance data (GHI, DNI, DHI)
   └─► Temperature profiles
   └─► Wind data

3. SYSTEM DESIGN
   └─► Panel selection and layout
   └─► Inverter sizing (DC/AC ratio)
   └─► Mounting system
   └─► Battery integration (if applicable)

4. FINANCIAL MODELING
   └─► LCOE calculation
   └─► Token reward projections
   └─► GCC value estimates
   └─► Payback analysis

5. INTERCONNECTION
   └─► Utility application
   └─► Queue position tracking
   └─► Approval timeline

RFP Data Requirements

From Customer	What You Generate
Address, site plans, structural drawings	System design package
Single-line diagrams, 12+ months consumption	Energy production model
Ownership preference (PPA, lease, purchase)	Financial analysis
Utility interconnection requirements	Interconnection application
Desired timeline	Project schedule

DePIN Networks

Protocol	Focus	Token	Status
Glow	Industrial solar farms	GLW/GCC	🟢 Live
Daylight Energy	Consumer energy rewards	—	🟡 Building
Starpower	DER coordination	—	🟡 Building
Srcful	Grid edge intelligence	SRCFUL	🟡 Building
React Protocol	Virtual power plants	REACT	🟡 Building

Activity-to-Player Matrix

Activity	Farm Operator	EPC	Utility	DePIN Protocol	Carbon Buyer
Site Selection	●	○		○
Installation		●
Generation Verification	●			●
Token Distribution				●
Carbon Credit Purchase					●
Grid Integration			●	○

● = Primary responsibility | ○ = Supporting role

Deep Dives

Glow Protocol — Leading DePIN solar protocol
Energy KPIs — Performance metrics framework

Context

Performance — How to measure protocol effectiveness
Players — Who executes these protocols
DePIN Tokens — Token economics patterns

Protocol Categories​

Vertical Expertise​

System Design​

Pricing​

Proposal​

DePIN Deployment Protocol​

Glow Farm Deployment​

Proof of Generation​

Carbon Credit Protocol​

GCC (Glow Carbon Credit)​

GCC vs Traditional Carbon Credits​

Token Economics Protocol​

GLW/GCC Flow​

Dual Token Model​

Design Protocol​

System Design Workflow​

RFP Data Requirements​

DePIN Networks​

Activity-to-Player Matrix​

Deep Dives​

Context​