Breaking the Stagnant Spell: How Blockchain is Disrupting the Solar Energy Industry

摘要： The energy sector has experienced insignificant growth over the past few decades, despite the global shift towards renewable resources. As Blockchain technology and the IoT begin to disrupt multiple industries, utilities and individuals are both presented with the opportunity to capitalize on the fastest‐growing energy source. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the current pain points facing the solar power sector and discuss existing blockchain‐based solutions to mitigate said issues.