The Role of Aggregators and Hubs in Collaborative Prosumer Networks.

Prosumers are consumers that also produce goods, services, or information. Prosumers may form networks where they exchange goods, services, and information. They can use the network to share knowledge, resources, and expertise. Prosumers can create new value that benefits themselves and others in the network. Collaborative prosumer networks can take many forms, from online communities to physical spaces, and can be driven by various motivations, such as social, economic, or environmental. This paper examines the role of the prosumer and provides examples of collaborative prosumer networks. Prosumer networks can be organized in different ways. A network can be completely decentralized or have some hub or an aggregator connecting the prosumers. Here, the focus is on networks with an aggregator or a hub. The paper also briefly discusses the ownership and organization of the networks and how such networks can be resilient and responsible.