Description
The Intersection of Blockchain and Energy Trading: Exploring Decentralized Solutions for Next-Generation Energy Markets equips readers with a practical understanding of the opportunities and challenges of this cutting-edge technology for the renewable energy markets of the future. Its multidisciplinary team of authors and editors provide a holistic guide to blockchain in energy markets, beginning with the fundamentals of energy trading and foundational principles of blockchain technology. Subsequent chapters demonstrate the applied opportunities for a variety of energy outcomes including renewable energy, decentralized energy, and electric vehicles. Essential use-cases such as demand response and ancillary services are covered, and the final chapters offer guidance on the impact of the technology for energy poverty and sustainability. Packed with models, case studies, and tools for implementation and practice, this book is an essential guide for researchers and professionals at the forefront of energy market innovation.- Introduces readers to the fundamentals of this innovative technique and its benefits for the energy trading sector- Provides clear and practical tools for the implementation of the technologies, from a multidisciplinary perspective- Demonstrates the challenges and opportunities of blockchain in enabling renewable and sustainable energy
Table of Contents
1. Introduction2. Understanding Energy Trading3. Blockchain Technology4. Decentralized Energy Trading with Blockchain5. Renewable Energy and Blockchain6. Electric Vehicle Energy Trading7. Managing Ancillary Services with Blockchain8. Demand Response and Blockchain9. Energy Poverty and Sustainability10. Future Trends and Challenges11. Conclusion
