I don't get bitcoins but the article says it would use bitcoin ledger system in the cloud to speed up grid management. Still trying to understand it, more accountant based than disribution. Don't see why it would go down to the level of your chargable car, smart homes etc.
Bitcoin Technology Harnessed to Push Electricity Revolution
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-09-12/bitcoin-technology-harnessed-to-push-electricity-revolution (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-09-12/bitcoin-technology-harnessed-to-push-electricity-revolution)
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