Cambridge study puts Ethereum near the lower end of PoS energy intensity
Cambridge estimated that Ethereum consumes 7.87 GWh annually and has the second-lowest market-value-adjusted energy intensity among the PoS networks studied....
Key takeaways
- 1Ethereum consumes 7.87 GWh annually with 33 kWh per $1 million market value, second-lowest among major PoS networks studied.
- 2Solana used 13.48 GWh annually with energy intensity 8.5 times higher than Ethereum among PoS networks compared.
- 356.4% of Ethereum's electricity mix comes from renewable and nuclear sources, with 36% of nodes running on residential connections.
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Why it matters
This Cambridge study provides concrete evidence that Ethereum's post-Merge energy footprint is significantly more sustainable than competitors, strengthening its appeal to ESG-conscious Indian investors and reducing regulatory concerns around crypto adoption in India's climate-conscious policy environment.
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