Concept information

Preferred term

prosumerism  

Definition

  • type of collaborative consumption that reduces the distinction between producer and consumer

Scope note

  • Improved definition (EN only): Particular type of collaborative consumption that reduces the distinction between producer and consumer such as in the case of distributed energy production systems, enabled by technological innovations such as smart metering and smart grids.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15269

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