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Demand response proves more profitable than Bitcoin mining in Texas

Smart Energy International

Bitcoin miner Riot Blockchain earned estimated power credits of $9.5 million for demand reduction from ERCOT in July. In its July production and operation update, Riot Blockchain, one of the largest US Bitcoin miners, reported mining 318 Bitcoins in July – a decrease of approximately 21%. Have you read?

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Blockchain 24/7 carbon-free energy traceability for corporates

Smart Energy International

European blockchain start-up FlexiDAO’s energy traceability solution is to be offered in conjunction with Altenex Energy’s Insights. Blockchain renewables certification scheme launched in Uruguay Blockchain energy consumption should be transparent in Europe – a call. Have you read?

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Energy blockchain startup FlexiDAO secures Google and Microsoft backing

Smart Energy International

FlexiDAO plans to scale its renewables tracking platform, particularly in the US and Europe, with $6.5 FlexiDAO, a Spanish-Dutch startup, is a renewables matching and certification platform built on the blockchain for 24/7 electricity and carbon tracking. million raised in Series A funding. Have you read?

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First carbon neutral apartment building coming on blockchain

Smart Energy International

Australian blockchain pioneer Powerledger’s Montreal Commons project is set to be one of the world’s first carbon neutral apartment buildings. Powerledger targets over 3 million peer-to-peer prosumers by 2030 Horizon Europe: Five next-gen data projects.

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How the digital wave is contributing to the rise of sustainable fisheries

GreenBiz

Despite higher demand for seafood and fish, world reserves have not kept up, and aquaculture is becoming more common as a result. Aquaculture uses techniques of breeding marine species in all types of water environments as a means to supplement seafood demand.

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ReBeam – harnessing blockchain to improve the e-mobility experience

Smart Energy International

But that is now open to change with the ReBeam solution from Energy Web, the Belgian transmission system operator (TSO) Elia Group and its German TSO subsidiary 50Hertz and mobility blockchain platform bloXmove. Energy Web develops blockchain-based renewable energy EV charging app Blockchain in Europe’s energy sector – policy and regulation.

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As Renewables Surge, Australia Ponders Options for Demand Response Market

GreenTechMedia

One of the big questions is around demand response, and who will oversee a market that has only started emerging in Australia. Australia lags behind most of Europe and North America in the provision of demand response, which means grid operators have to ensure generation matches consumption at all times.

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