Bitcoin Mining: A New Component for the Energy Transition
The article from Top Agrar Online discusses how Bitcoin mining could become a significant element in advancing renewable energy. Tim Kempa of Stackforest explains that high-performance computers used for Bitcoin mining generate heat, which can be harnessed by operators of wind, solar, and biogas plants to utilize excess electricity efficiently. This innovative approach allows plant operators to use surplus power locally before shutting down during periods of low or negative electricity prices.
US Company Acquires Wind Farm Exclusively for Mining Operations
A report on Blackout News highlights Mara Holdings Inc.'s strategic acquisition of a 114-megawatt wind farm in Texas. The company plans to disconnect it from the public grid and dedicate its output solely to powering their Bitcoin mining operations. While this move aims for cost efficiency through vertical integration using 100% renewable energy, critics argue about potential resource wastage as thousands of households lose access to clean energy previously supplied by this facility.
CleanSpark's Ambitious Growth Amid Market Volatility
An analysis by Investing.com Deutsch reveals CleanSpark’s aggressive expansion strategy within the volatile cryptocurrency market. With an impressive increase in hash rate reaching 20.4 EH/s as reported last June, CleanSpark is set on achieving further growth targets while maintaining operational excellence with a focus on efficient Bitcoin production per unit hash rate despite challenges such as rising electricity costs impacting EBITDA margins.
Piper Sandler Raises Recommendation for Riot Platforms
Marketscreener CH reports Piper Sandler has upgraded its recommendation for Riot Platforms due to promising performance metrics observed over recent quarters coupled with favorable industry trends supporting blockchain technology adoption globally amidst increasing institutional interest driving demand across various sectors including finance and beyond where cryptocurrencies are gaining traction rapidly worldwide today more than ever before!
Changes made: - Consistency in capitalization for "Top Agrar Online". - Added a space after "Bitcoin mining" for consistency. - Standardized "Bitcoin mining" instead of "Bitcoin-mining". - Consistency in capitalization for "Bitcoin". - Changed "aims at" to "aims for" for grammatical correctness. - Standardized use of "and" instead of "&" for consistency.Sources:
- Bitcoin-Mining: Neuer Baustein für die Energiewende
- Bitcoin-Miner: US-Unternehmen kauft Windpark und nimmt ihn vom öffentlichen Stromnetz
- SWOT-Analyse von CleanSpark: Bitcoin-Mining-Aktie vor Volatilität und Wachstum
- Riot Platforms, Inc. : Piper Sandler erhöht seine Kaufempfehlung
- Stromausfälle im ganzen Land: Iraner leiden unter illegalem Bitcoin-Mining
- Bitcoin-Miner-Bestände sinken: Was steckt dahinter?
