HOW DOES THE ENERGY SECTOR EXPLORE DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION: A BLOCKCHAIN CASE STUDY

Abstract

The goal of the this paper is to explore how the incumbents of the energy sector are exploring a technology that they deem disruptive and with what research questions. the current approach of researching focusses on incremental innovation and exchange of technologies and is not suitable to predict major disruptions due to technological innovations. Authors advise the energy sector to investigate disruptions or possible paradigm shifts together with outside parties that are leading the field of research. In this case researching the potential of blockchain technology together with the leaders in the blockchain community.