According to the authors the study shows that most bitcoin mining occurs in global regions containing available sources of renewable energy.
Solar panel bitcoin mining.
In 2015 a bitcoin fan took to youtube to show off his bitcoin solar powered mining farm.
The use of solar panels is becoming more cost effective than standard electricity.
They explained that each of their miners was producing about 007 bitcoin each day at the time thanks to solar power.
Once you have paid for the solar panel system itself the cost of mining is virtually free.
Renewable energy to power the cryptocurrency revolution.
Bitcoin mining with solar.
Moreover the report highlights that about 80 percent of mining is powered by renewable energy.
As bitcoin started to grab the attention of everyone in mid 2017 one reddit user posted about their solar mining operation in the southwest desert.
Less risky and more profitable than selling to the grid the energy used to mine bitcoin has long caused debate over whether it s a wasteful process.
Getting rid of a hefty electric bill which typically weighs down mining operations leaves more room for.