| BLCOE | Blockchain-based levelized cost of energy |
| BDES | greenBlockchain-based decentralized energy system |
| CP | Critical prosumer |
| CES | Centralized energy system |
| DSM | Demand side management |
| DES | Decentralized energy system |
| DER | Distributed energy resource |
| FR | Fill rate |
| LCOE | Levelized cost of energy |
| NCP | Non-critical prosumer |
| OM | Operation and maintenance cost |
| P2P | Peer-to-peer |
| PV | Photovoltaic |
| RES | Renewable energy source |
| SHS | Solar home system |
| SSA | Sub-Sahara Africa |
| SG | Smart grid |
| SL | Service level |
| WC | Working capital |
| WCR | Working capital ratio |