renewable energy

Bitcoin Is Already Incentivizing Renewable Energy

Compass Mining is just the latest firm to show how bitcoin's economic incentives could spur a greener grid.

Opinion  ·  14 July 2021

Austrian Blockchain Company Builds Platform to Tokenize Solar Energy

The platform tokenizes output of solar-panel assets and allows customers to pay bills according to the power produced.

News  ·  7 June 2021
Bitcoin Mining

US Bitcoin Mining Venture Raises $14M for All-Renewable Energy Mining

Gryphon is launching its all renewables mining venture at a time when bitcoin – and scrutiny over its energy consumption – are at all time highs.

News  ·  13 April 2021
Thailand

Thailand Turns to Blockchain to Boost Renewable Energy Push

A Thailand public-private joint venture has inked a deal with blockchain startup Power Ledger to encourage renewables trading and uptake.

News  ·  26 May 2020
Regulation

US County Extends Rule Making Bitcoin Mining Firms Invest in Renewable Energy

The newly extended rule that crypto mining farms must offset energy consumption with renewables might also be made permanent.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 March 2020
Singapore

Singapore Power Unveils Blockchain Market for Renewable Energy Trading

Singapore's energy utilities provider has launched a blockchain-powered marketplace for trading renewable energy certificates.

Business  ·  29 October 2018
Japan

Softbank Wants to Cut Carbon Emissions with Green Energy Blockchain

A group of Japanese firms is planning a blockchain pilot that would allow rural consumers to trade renewable energy.

Business  ·  23 April 2018