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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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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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AEP OnSite Partners signs LOI to develop solar field to power cryptocurrency mining

Renewable Energy World

The company has been trying to steer cryptocurrency mining towards renewable energy from its inception and, having proven its business model and reliability in the industry over three years, is now poised to pioneer the first project of its kind in North America, it said. This is just the start for us.” ”

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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? Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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New Hampshire statewide blockchain energy plan recommended

Smart Energy International

A commission on cryptocurrencies and digital assets has called for a legal regime to establish New Hampshire, United States, as a leading blockchain and crypto mining jurisdiction. Have you read?

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Why Build a Power Plant if You Can Make a Virtual One?

GreenTechMedia

But with carbon emissions out of fashion and growing levels of demand response and distributed renewables on the grid, virtual power plants are stepping in to replace those central generators. Areas with growing electricity demand may require new power plants, even if some of it can be supplanted by distributed generation.

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Everledger and Ford release EV battery passport pilot for material recycling

Smart Energy International

To track the battery lifecycle, Everledger utilises a range of technologies, including various types of auto ID, blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI). . EV battery tracking. It can provide transparency of the battery supply chain as well as the lifecycle of the finished product. EV battery visibility.

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