PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1298099
PUBLISHER: Polaris Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1298099
The Blockchain Technology in the Energy Sector market size is expected to reach USD 6,428.24 Million by 2032, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Blockchain Technology in the Energy Sector Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report, By Type (Public, Private), By Component, By End-User, By Application, By Region, Segments & Forecast, 2023 - 2032" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The growing adoption of automation in energy utilities and decentralized power generation growth has been considered the market's most significant factors. Further, the increased generation of renewable power is expected to drive the market in the forecast period.
Blockchain technology is increasingly being adopted in the energy sector, offering a range of benefits, including increased transparency, security, and efficiency. Various applications of blockchain technology in the energy sector include peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading, renewable energy certificates (REC) and carbon credits, grid management, and optimization, billing & payment systems, and energy asset management.
As per International Energy Agency (IEA), renewable energy constitutes 29% of global electricity generation in 2020, up from 27% in 2019. In terms of capacity, renewable energy installations surpassed fossil fuel installations for the first time in 2020, with 280 gigawatts (GW) of new renewable energy capacity added, compared to 260 GW of new fossil fuel capacity.
Blockchain technology enables P2P energy trading, allowing individuals and organizations to buy and sell energy directly without intermediaries. P2P energy trading platforms use blockchain to enable secure and transparent transactions, ensuring power is generated, distributed, and consumed efficiently and sustainably. The technology allows for issuing, tracking, and trading renewable energy certificates and carbon credits, which are used to certify the production and consumption of renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.
Blockchain technology is used to improve the efficiency and reliability of the electricity grid by enabling real-time monitoring and control of energy supply and demand. Blockchain can help to balance the grid by automatically adjusting supply and demand in response to changes in energy usage, weather patterns, and other factors.
While adopting blockchain technology in the energy sector offers many benefits, several challenges must be overcome. These challenges include regulatory barriers, interoperability issues, standardization, and data privacy and security concerns. Furthermore, the high costs of implementing blockchain technology can be a barrier to adoption, particularly for smaller energy companies. However, despite these challenges, the potential benefits of blockchain technology in the energy sector make it an area of significant interest and investment.
The private blockchain network is expected to witness for fastest growth rate in the forecast period. One of the main growth factors for private blockchains in the energy sector is the need for secure and transparent data sharing and management between energy producers, distributors, and consumers. Another growth factor for private blockchains in the energy sector is the need for compliance with regulatory requirements.
The service segment is anticipated to dominate the market in the forecast period. The growing demand for blockchain-based solutions in the energy sector is driving the growth of the service segment. Moreover, the service segment is expected to continue growing as energy companies increasingly focus on their core competencies and seek to outsource non-core functions to specialized service providers.
Grid Management is expected to witness for fastest growth rate in the forecast period. The grid management segment is a critical component of the energy sector, responsible for managing and optimizing the flow of electricity across the power grid. The segment has been driven by several factors, including the increasing penetration of renewable energy sources, the rise of distributed energy resources, and the growing demand for electric vehicles.
The North American region is anticipated to dominate the market in the forecast period. The region is expected to continue dominating the blockchain technology in the energy sector market over the forecast period, driven by the increasing adoption of blockchain technology in the region's energy sector and major players operating in the market.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the blockchain technology in the energy sector market by type, component, end-user, application, and region: