Designing a Business Model for Energy Management and Optimization in Iran Using Blockchain Technology

Until the late 20th century, the economic situation of countries was directly related to the amount of energy they consumed, so that high consumption of energy carriers, especially in the industrial sector, was considered a sign of development.However, today, this relationship has changed, and other signs measure the exit of countries from the backwardness cycle. Despite these changes, our country is still struggling with the whirlpool of excessive consumption of energy carriers, so planning and using successful international experiences are needed to control the amount of energy consumed in the country. In this study, the energy balance sheet information of the country (from 1380 to 1396) was first analyzed using Python software, and an accurate picture of the challenges and the amount of resource waste in the production, distribution, and consumption chain was drawn. Also, the business model of 25 successful startups in the world energy industry that have led to increased energy efficiency on the platform of emerging technologies has been studied, and an optimized business model for improving energy efficiency in Iran has been designed. Finally, in line with the extracted model in the path of solving the challenges of the energy production to consumption chain, a technological platform for smartening the energy industry has been proposed, which is a ground for innovation and value creation and the use of innovations and creativity of startups.