The Apple co-founder has joined his second blockchain enterprise, one targeting more efficient use of energy.
Oil Giant Shell Invests in Startup That Uses Blockchain Tech for Energy Tracking
A blockchain startup that says it’s working to give energy consumers more choice has raised an undisclosed sum from Shell and Sumitomo Group.
US Energy Department Eyes Blockchain to Prevent Power Plant Cyberattacks
A U.S. Department of Energy lab is exploring blockchain technology as a line of defense against cyberattacks on power plants.
Bosch and Wien Energie Demo Blockchain-Powered Refrigerator
Electronics giant Bosch and power supplier Wien Energie have revealed a blockchain fridge aimed to enable better control of electricity consumption.
Russian Gas Giant Gazprom to Execute Business Contracts on a Blockchain
Russian state-owned gas giant Gazprom may soon begin using blockchain to execute and monitor contracts as part of its digitization plans.
Fujitsu Claims 40% Efficiency Boost for Blockchain Electricity Exchange
Japanese IT giant Fujitsu has developed a blockchain-based exchange system that it says produces a more stable energy supply at peak periods.
US Department of Energy to Fund Blockchain Research Projects
The U.S. Department of Energy is offering funding of up to $4.8 million for fossil energy research, including blockchain applications.
Blockchain Oil Trading Platform Backed by Shell and BP Is Now Live
A blockchain platform built by a group of major firms to bring new efficiencies to energy commodities trading has gone live.
Shell, BP Back Blockchain Platform to Modernize Commodities Trading
Oil industry giants Shell and BP are among a group of firms planning to launch a blockchain platform to automate post-trade processes in the energy industry.
Ethereum Energy Project Now Powers 700 Households in 10 Cities
Little-known ethereum project Lition is live and quietly helping German citizens hunt down cheaper energy options.
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.
Nevada’s Utilities Agency Eyes Blockchain for Energy Credit System
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada is looking to implement blockchain for its energy credit tracking system.
Energy Giant Engie, Maltem Back New ‘Blockchain Studio’ With $2.3M
French energy firm Engie announced Friday that it will help commercial customers build blockchain platforms with its new “Blockchain Studio” spinoff.
Energy Firm Discloses Major Crypto Losses Amid Blockchain Rebrand
A publicly owned firm chaired by a Chinese billionaire lost millions through crypto investments, yet it’s still seeking to rebrand around the tech.
US Senate to Examine Energy Efficiency of Blockchain
The U.S. Senate will host a hearing on blockchain’s energy use and whether the tech can be used to protect infrastructure next week.
Researchers Build Blockchain Electricity Exchange They Say Cuts Waste
A team from one of the top universities in China has developed a decentralized exchange, not for crypto assets, but for unused electricity.
South Korean Telecoms Giant KT Has Built Its Own Blockchain
The second largest mobile carrier in South Korea has launched its own blockchain network and aims to apply the tech across several sectors.
Taking Back Power: An Upstart Government Plans to Tokenize Energy
The plan is to incentivize solar power generation by circumventing rules inhibiting its adoption made by Madrid.
Softbank Eyes Carbon Emissions Cuts with Green Energy Blockchain Pilot
A group of Japanese firms is planning a blockchain pilot that would allow rural consumers to trade renewable energy.
China’s State Electricity Firm Eyes Blockchain to Decentralize Data Sharing
China State Grid Corporation, the country’s state-owned power utility, is looking to blockchain to advance its plans for an “Internet of Energy.”