Blockchain Transforms $8.4 Billion in Clean Energy into Tradable Digital Assets

Ant Digital Technologies, the enterprise solutions division of Ant Group, is tokenizing $8.4 billion in energy infrastructure assets across China through its AntChain blockchain network. This initiative, reported by Bloomberg, involves the conversion of 60 billion yuan in power assets—such as wind turbines and solar panels—into digital tokens. The move aims to enhance transparency, streamline financing, and facilitate new investment opportunities in clean energy projects.

The tokenization process includes real-time monitoring of data from 15 million energy-generating devices, including electric charging stations, wind farms, and solar installations. These assets are being integrated into AntChain, Ant Digital's blockchain platform, which provides an immutable and decentralized method of tracking power output and equipment performance across China. The company has already completed three tokenization projects, securing $42 million in funding for renewable energy firms Longshine Technology Group and GCL Energy Technology.

One of the key advantages of this tokenization model is its ability to bypass traditional financial intermediaries such as banks and underwriters. By issuing digital tokens directly to investors, the company reduces transaction costs, accelerates funding access, and opens the door for retail investors to participate in infrastructure financing—a market historically dominated by institutional players. This approach has already proven successful in smaller-scale projects, such as Longshine’s $14 million fundraising in August 2024 and GCL Energy Technology’s $28 million raise in December 2024.

Looking ahead, Ant Digital is considering the listing of its energy tokens on offshore decentralized exchanges to enhance liquidity, though such plans remain contingent on regulatory approval. Additionally, the company is participating in a sandbox program led by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to explore the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs), signaling potential expansion beyond mainland China.

This development aligns with a broader global trend in asset tokenization, where RWAs such as real estate, commodities, and infrastructure are being converted into digital assets. The value of tokenized real-world assets has surged this year, reaching $28.4 billion in onchain value as of mid-2025, according to RWA.xyz. Ethereum remains the dominant blockchain for RWA tokenization, holding a 57% market share. The energy sector, in particular, is emerging as a key focus area due to its capital intensity and the potential for blockchain to improve efficiency and democratize access to funding.

As Ant Digital moves forward, the company will need to address regulatory scrutiny and technical challenges, including the reliability of data feeds and cross-border compliance. The success of its tokenization model could set a precedent for how blockchain technology is applied in large-scale infrastructure projects, potentially reshaping the landscape of global energy financing and investment.