Blockchain Use Cases in Energy Sector
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Blockchain Use Case In Energy Sector
Blockchain is a technology that has expanded its use cases across different 
industry segments. Blockchain technology evolved from being an underlying 
technology for Bitcoin exchange to becoming a mainstream technology for aiding 
the exchange of data or information exchange in healthcare, medical, education, 
finance, and other segments. 
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One of the prominent use cases of Blockchain is in the field of energy. Blockchain 
has a tryst with transformation and growth, and it dissipates the same in the 
segment where it is used. This has also impacted the energy sector, and now you 
can find many companies using the Blockchain platform. In this blog, we will 
decipher how this is happening.
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Blockchain and its use in the energy sector:
The joint report by the World Economic Forum, Stanford Woods Institute for the 
Environment, and PwC shows that there are more than 65 existing and emerging 
Blockchain use-cases for the environment. These use cases include business 
models for energy markets, real-time data management, moving carbon credits, or 
renewable energy certificates onto the blockchain.
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DLT technology can enhance the efficacy of the utility providers by tracking the 
chain of custody for going materials. Besides this, there are other use cases in the 
energy sector which we are going to assess ahead:
 
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· Peer-to-peer energy trading- One of Blockchain’s first use cases is in peer-to-
peer energy trading. As per Blockchain In Energy report by Wood Makenzie, 
around 59% of the Blockchain energy projects build peer-to-peer energy markets. 
This is a shared network where individuals can participate in buying and trading 
excess energy. This type of market benefits the individuals because of the lack of 
interference or control from central authorities.
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Wholesale electricity distribution- Energy sector companies, are now focussing 
on connecting the end-user with the grid. With the assistance of IoT devices, this 
can be easily achieved. Grid+ is one such example of a Blockchain energy 
company that uses Blockchain technology to distribute electricity to the end-user. 
The end-user can make use of Ethereum to purchase energy from the grid at the 
cost they desire, thus creating a more stable energy market with lower electricity 
costs.
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· Management of data- One of Blockchain’s key features is that it gives the user 
more control. Under the conventional system, the data can be misinterpreted or 
omitted. With Blockchain’s help, you are assured that there is going to be no 
manipulation of data, and the transparency is maintained in the system. Moreover, 
the threat to hack data or information gets eliminated with the use of the 
Blockchain platform.
 
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Conclusion- The use cases of Blockchain in the energy segment is going to 
increase with time. Blockchain ensures transparency, data security, and easier 
access. The above mentioned are a few of the use cases of Blockchain in the 
energy segment. In the times to come, this is going to proliferate. Blockchain also 
enables the prosumers to sell excess energy and make money. Moreover, the lack 
of central authority makes it a cost-saving move.
 
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Thus, companies are now hiring Blockchain experts and professionals who can 
help in leveraging this technology in the energy segment. If you wish to make a 
career in this field, this is the right time to enroll for the Blockchain certification 
program with Blockchain Council.
 
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