Utilities

Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin Prices Spark Demand for Washington’s Cheap Electricity

The Central Washington region of the U.S. has reported surging demand from bitcoin miners for its cheap hydropower as price gains continue.

Business  ·  8 December 2017
Australia

Australia’s Origin Energy to Trial Blockchain Power Trading

One of Australia's largest power providers is working with blockchain startup Power Ledger on a platform aimed to facilitate energy trading.

Business  ·  22 September 2017
News

Major European Power Utility Launches Twin Blockchain Trials

Dutch power utility TenneT is taking part in a pair of blockchain trials over the coming months focused on distributed energy transfer.

Tech  ·  2 May 2017
South Africa

Bitcoin Smart Meters Could Revolutionise How South Africans Pay for Power

A Johannesburg energy management company has integrated bitcoin wallets into its smart meters.

Business  ·  3 June 2014