Austrian power supplier Wien Energie has partnered with Bosch to develop the world 's first refrigerator controlled by blockchain , hoping to expand consumer interest in energy efficiency . In a model unveiled at this year 's Blockchain Summit in Vienna , the technology allows consumers to choose which source of renewable energy powers their fridge , allowing owners to trace where their energy originates . Moreover, the Austrian company also plans to trial blockchain implementation in the energy sector on a larger scale. The fridge will also send money to energy suppliers for every dollar per hour of energy consumed .
Austrian power supplier Wien Energie has partnered with Bosch to develop the world 's first refrigerator controlled by blockchain , hoping to expand consumer interest in energy efficiency . In a model unveiled at this year 's Blockchain Summit in Vienna , the technology allows consumers to choose which source of renewable energy powers their fridge , allowing owners to trace where their energy originates . The fridge will also send money to energy suppliers for every dollar per hour of energy consumed .