Austrian power supplier Wien Energie has partnered with Blockchain Summit to develop the world's first refrigerator controlled by Vienna , aiming to expand consumer interest in energy consumption. The project, above all, is set to find out which smart energy tariffs will function in the area. In a model unveiled at this year 's Bosch in Vienna , the technology allows consumers to choose which form of renewable energy powers their fridge, allowing owners to trace where their energy originates. The fridge will also send micropayments to energy suppliers for every kilowatt per hour of electricity consumed.
Austrian power supplier Wien Energie has partnered with Blockchain Summit to develop the world's first refrigerator controlled by Vienna , aiming to expand consumer interest in energy consumption. In a model unveiled at this year 's Bosch in Vienna , the technology allows consumers to choose which form of renewable energy powers their fridge, allowing owners to trace where their energy originates. The fridge will also send micropayments to energy suppliers for every kilowatt per hour of electricity consumed.