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Blockchain: Opening doors in the energy sector

Renewable Energy World

Blockchain is most commonly known as the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies, the most well-known of which is Bitcoin. In a 2018 article, Deloitte forecasted that blockchain will serve as the ‘underlying backbone’ of the energy sector’s transactional infrastructure. What is blockchain?

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New Hampshire statewide blockchain energy plan recommended

Smart Energy International

A commission on cryptocurrencies and digital assets has called for a legal regime to establish New Hampshire, United States, as a leading blockchain and crypto mining jurisdiction. Have you read?

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Energy blockchain startup FlexiDAO secures Google and Microsoft backing

Smart Energy International

The funding round was led by Amsterdam-headquartered energy venture provider SET Ventures and included Google and the Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund as well as existing investor EIT InnoEnergy. First blockchain platform for green hydrogen tracking developed Blockchain in Europe’s energy sector – policy and regulation.

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Accelerating energy transition by forming virtual power plants on blockchain

Renewable Energy World

Indeed, technological advances such as Blockchain technology are key enablers to form VPPs and facilitate the orchestration of a diverse set of DER assets. On the other hand, integrating behind-the-meter demand flexibility resources into the grid accelerates the transition to a carbon-free energy grid. Increase in DER integration.

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Oracle Industry Innovation Labs coordinates stakeholder solutions

Smart Energy International

Oracle has opened the doors to its 30,000ft 2 Oracle Industry Innovation Lab outside of Chicago, Illinois. Have you read: Oracle launches limited income customer support solution Oracles and blockchains – managing climate change in the energy sector Seven innovative industrial decarbonisation projects in Europe.

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First carbon neutral apartment building coming on blockchain

Smart Energy International

Australian blockchain pioneer Powerledger’s Montreal Commons project is set to be one of the world’s first carbon neutral apartment buildings. During times of peak demand they can then buy back electricity from the on-site battery at an agreed price.

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The Blockchain Opportunity at the Heart of the Flexible Grid

GreenTechMedia

When blockchain arrived on the energy scene three years ago, much of the discussion went straight to disruption and disintermediation. With or without blockchain, the grid is changing. And, in the case of blockchain, trials of platforms that demonstrate the viability of distributed transactions across energy grids.