Blockchain Technology in Water Management and New Energy Economy

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

AvAbhishek Kumar,Priya Batta,Reyes Juárez Ramírez,Angeles Quezada,Pramod Singh Rathore

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Blockchain Technology in Water Management and New Energy Economy explores the transformative role of blockchain in addressing two of the most pressing global challenges: efficient water resource management and the transition to a sustainable energy future. As climate change, population growth, and urbanization exert increasing pressure on natural resources, traditional systems for managing water and energy are proving inadequate. This book presents blockchain as a powerful enabler of transparency, decentralization, and trust in resource governance, offering innovative solutions that can reshape these critical sectors. The book is divided into two major sections. The first focuses on water management, covering how blockchain can enhance monitoring, prevent water theft, support real-time quality assessments, and enable equitable distribution through smart contracts. It examines case studies where decentralized ledger technology has improved water conservation, optimized irrigation systems in agriculture, and facilitated peer-to-peer water trading.The second section delves into the new energy economy, highlighting blockchain’s potential in supporting renewable energy integration, smart grids, decentralized energy markets, and carbon credit tracking. It discusses how blockchain can empower consumers to become "prosumers" — both producing and consuming energy — while maintaining secure and traceable transactions. Additionally, the book explores cross-cutting themes such as data privacy, regulatory challenges, scalability, and the socio-economic impact of blockchain adoption. Through real-world examples, technical insights, and forward-looking perspectives, this book provides a comprehensive guide for researchers, policy makers, engineers, and sustainability advocates seeking to understand and apply blockchain technology for a greener and more resource-efficient future.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-09-10
Mått178 x 254 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor368
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781041159964

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Dr. Abhishek Kumar is currently working as an Assistant director /Professor in Computer science & Engineering Department in Chandigarh University, Punjab, India. He is Doctorate in computer science from University of Madras and is doing Post-Doctoral Fellow in Ingenium Research Group Ingenium Research Group Lab, Universidad De Castilla-La Mancha, Ciudad Real, and Ciudad Real Spain. He has done MTech in Computer Sci. & Engineering and B.Tech in I.T. from, Rajasthan Technical University, Kota India. He has total Academic teaching experience of more than 13 years along with 2 years teaching assistantship. He is having more than 160 publications in reputed, peer reviewed National and International Journals, books & Conferences He has guided more than 30 MTech Projects at national and International level and 4 PhD Scholar, Completed their Degree under his Guidance. His research area includes- Artificial intelligence, Renewable Energy Image processing, Computer Vision, Data Mining, Machine Learning. He has been Session chair and keynote Speaker of many International conferences, webinars in India and Abroad. He has been the reviewer for IEEE and Inderscience Journal. He has been member of various National and International professional societies in the field of engineering & research like Senior Member of IEEE , IAENG (International Association of Engineers), Associate Member of IRED (Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors).He is Patent holder and got Sir CV Raman National award for 2018 in young researcher and faculty Category from IJRP Group.

About the AuthorsChapter 1 Blockchain Applications in Water Management.Chapter 2 Environmental Compliance and Legal Accountability in Blockchain-Driven Water Management SystemsChapter 3 Environmental Law and Regulatory Challenges in Blockchain-Enabled Water Resource ManagementChapter 4 Legal, Environmental, and Policy Dimensions of Blockchain in the Water–Energy NexusChapter 5 Blockchain-Enabled Integration of the Water–Energy Nexus for Sustainable and Decentralized Resource ManagementChapter 6 Blockchain as a Catalyst for Sustainable Water–Energy Nexus ManagementChapter 7 Blockchain, Governance Communication, and Public Trust in Water and Energy Systems: Global and Indian PerspectivesChapter 8 Blockchain in the New Energy Economy: Enabling Decentralized and Renewable Energy Transitions"Chapter 9 Integrated Water–Energy Nexus Management Using Blockchain TechnologyChapter 10 Blockchain-Enabled Smart Framework for Transparent and Incentivized E-Waste Management and Recycling in Circular EconomiesChapter 11 Revolutionizing Smart Energy Systems through GAN-Powered Hybrid AI Models and Emerging TechnologiesChapter 12 Challenges, Limitations and Ethical ConsiderationsChapter 13 Blockchain-Enabled Resilient Water Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy EconomyChapter 14 Blockchain-Based Carbon Accounting and Sustainability Tracking in Water and New Energy Ecosystems Water and New Energy EcosystemsChapter 15 Integrated Water Energy Nexus Powered by BlockchainChapter 16 Introduction to Generative Intelligence in WaterChapter 17 Water Management Systems – Current LandscapeChapter 18 Next-Generation Renewable Energy Systems Powered by BlockchainChapter 19 Blockchain-Driven Nano-Infrastructure for Climate-Smart Water ManagementChapter 20 Blockchain-Enabled Data Integrity and Decision Support for Smart Water and Energy SystemsChapter 21 A Blockchain-Based Framework for Integrated Water and Energy Resource ManagementChapter 22 Future Directions and Conclusion