- Bitcoin mining could use India’s surplus solar energy during peak production hours.
- The country reportedly had 8 TWh of solar power go unused due to storage limitations.
- Brazil and Bhutan show how renewable energy is already being used for BTC mining.
India’s Solar Surplus Hits a New Problem: Could Bitcoin Mining Help?
India has a growing solar power surplus, with the excess supply now creating a fresh problem. When high solar energy is generated, the country can produce more electricity than the grid can absorb. This could lead to some of the power…
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India has a growing solar power surplus, with the excess supply now creating a fresh problem. When high solar energy is generated, the country can produce more electricity than the grid can absorb. This could lead to some of the power being curtailed or left unused. While this highlights the need for better ways to manage the surplus, Bitcoin mining emerges as a potential way to put the excess energy into use.
India’s Solar Boom is Creating a Problem, But What’s the Role of Bitcoin Mining?
On September 5, Indian entrepreneur Prafull Billore shared an X post, raising concerns about the surplus energy going unu…
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