Energy markets are decentralizing. With solar microgrids and electric vehicles feeding power back into the system, traditional billing models no longer suffice. Enter smart contracts.

These contracts automate peer-to-peer energy trading. A homeowner can sell surplus solar power directly to neighbors through a blockchain network, with payments handled instantly.

Pilot projects in Germany, Japan, and Australia are already demonstrating feasibility. Smart contracts ensure transparent, tamper-proof accounting, critical for the renewable era.

By integrating IoT meters and AI load management, blockchain can balance supply dynamically. The result: greener cities and democratized energy economics.

Energy companies that adapt early will capture a growing segment of this transformative market.