Integrating a DLT-Based Data Marketplace with IDSA for a Unified Energy Dataspace: Towards Silo-Free Energy Data Exchange within GAIA-X

Fragmented energy data silos pose a significant obstacle to efficient data management and collaboration in the European energy sector. Creating a unified European energy dataspace aligned with GAIA-X principles (transparency, data security, data protection, interoperability and scalability) is crucial to overcoming this challenge. This paper presents a solution that combines a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)-based data marketplace with the International Data Spaces (IDS) Architecture. By utilizing DLT, the proposed marketplace enables secure and transparent tracking of energy datasets within the dataspace. Integration with the IDSA ensures compliance with GAIA-X, promoting interoperability and seamless data exchange. It enables the consolidation of diverse data sources into a unified dataspace, eliminating silos. This fosters efficient and secure data exchange, promotes transparency and trust, and supports collaboration and innovation in the energy sector.