How blockchain can address Austria’s energy crisis
In the future, energy communities should make a greater contribution to the energy transition. Climate change has become one of the biggest global challenges for humanity. At the same time, the dependence on hydrocarbon energy sources such as coal, oil and natural gas is still strong.Supply lines around these energy sources are further vulnerable to geopolitical tensions. Due to the current sanctions against Russia, experts now expect rising electricity prices and negative effects on the energy market in Europe.The Austrian government understands the urgent need for the energy transition....
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