1. Executive Summary
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Outlook
1.3 Energy Blockchain Applications Market Forecast
2. Features and Limitations of Blockchain Technology
2.1 Blockchain Automates the Role of Third Parties
2.1.1 Consensus Algorithms Are a Key Component of Blockchain Architectures
2.1.2 A Blockchain Data Structure Creates Cryptographic Links Between Data
2.2 Blockchain-Based Solutions Have Four Components
2.2.1 Hardware
2.2.2 Protocols
2.2.3 Platforms
2.2.4 Applications
3. The Role of Blockchain in the Energy Value Chain
3.1 Blockchain Applications in the Energy Commodities Supply Chain
3.2 Power Generation Applications for Blockchain Technology
3.2.1 Generation Asset Financing
3.2.2 Generation Asset Management
3.3 Wholesale Market Applications for Blockchain Technology
3.3.1 Wholesale Power Trading and Settlement
3.3.2 Certificates of Origin
3.4 Retail Market Applications for Blockchain Technology
3.4.1 Blockchain-Based Solutions Drive Down the Cost of Supplying Power
3.5 Blockchain Applications in Emerging Distribution-Level Markets
3.5.1 TE and Local Energy Markets
3.6 BTM Applications of Blockchain Technology
3.6.1 EV Charging and Grid Integration
3.6.2 Energy Management Systems and Home Automation
4. Key Industry Players
4.1 EWF
4.2 Hyperledger
4.3 Energy Blockchain Consortium
4.4 PONTON
4.5 Guardtime
4.6 Xage Security
4.7 Siemens AG
4.8 sonnen
4.9 TenneT
4.10 Power Ledger
4.11 LO3 Energy
4.12 Verv
4.13 Filament
4.14 Electron
4.15 WePower
4.16 Drift
4.17 EtainPower
4.18 IBM
4.19 GridPlus
5. Global Market Forecasts
5.1 Global Markets for Energy Blockchain Applications by Region
5.2 Global Markets for Energy Blockchain Applications by Segment
5.3 North America
5.4 Europe
5.5 Asia Pacific
5.6 Latin America
5.7 Middle East & Africa
6. Conclusions and Recommendations
6.1 Blockchain and Distributed Ledgers Have Real Limitations
6.1.1 Blockchain Cannot Verify Data Accuracy
6.1.2 Not All Architectures Can Support All Applications
6.1.3 Blockchain Is Not a Replacement for Traditional Databases
6.1.4 Blockchain Architectures Are Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
6.1.5 Energy Blockchain Standards Are Necessary, Expected to Take Time
6.2 Commit to Solutions, Not to Blockchain
6.3 Blockchain-Enabled Hardware Is a Massive Market Opportunity
6.4 Regulations Are a Key Constraint on Growth
6.5 Efficiency Gains from Blockchain to Force Innovation from Incumbents
6.6 Customer Acquisition Is a Central Challenge for Blockchain Companies
7. Acronym and Abbreviation List
8. Table of Contents
9. Table of Charts and Figures
10. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes