In Guangzhou's latest urban development plan, the application prospects of blockchain technology have been clearly outlined.

The authorities propose to accelerate the construction of smart grids that are adaptable to new energy development, with a focus on digital transformation of the power grid. Interestingly, the plan explicitly states the deep integration of technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain with the power system. What does this imply? Simply put, it means using blockchain to improve the efficiency of clean energy consumption—especially in segments like electricity trading, verification, and traceability, where blockchain’s transparency and tamper-proof features can play a practical role.

At the same time, Guangzhou aims to become one of the first cities nationwide to pilot large-scale vehicle-grid interaction applications, promoting coordinated interaction between electric vehicles and the power grid. Blockchain also has a role to play here—for example, in vehicle charging and discharging data rights confirmation and transaction settlement.

Overall, this reflects a rising demand for blockchain technology in the energy sector, transitioning from conceptual stages to practical applications.