The Ripple dove into the nuts and bolts of how our energy system is changing. Folks looked at new challenges in moving from old, centralized ways of making energy to modern, flexible setups—like using more local power sources and digital tools.

Key takeaways:

• Big shifts are happening: energy is moving from big old plants to loads of smaller, local sources.

• Old wires and hardware aren’t ready for all this change, so upgrades and smart planning are a must.

• Companies need to go beyond just trading energy; real value comes from creating handy solutions for customers.

• Rules and local policies play a huge part in how well the energy transition works.

• Data centers and other energy-hungry tech will make things trickier and call for creative new ways to manage the load.

• Successful products fix everyday problems for real people, not just investors or big utilities.

In short, the Ripple crowd agreed that teamwork, smart tech, and focusing on what people need will drive the energy transition forward.