Research area

Energy

Analysis of energy systems, electricity markets, flexible demand, infrastructure, and the effects of emerging technologies

Decentralized Energy: Bitcoin Mining in Africa

Bitcoin mining 18 Feb 2025

Decentralized Energy: Bitcoin Mining in Africa

On February 18, 2025, The Mining Pod featured a discussion with Erik Hersman and Philip Walton on their Gridless Bitcoin mining operations in East Africa, detailing how stranded renewable energy is transformed into mining revenue through innovative models.

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Bitcoin Policy, Mining, and Energy Synergies

Policy 12 Feb 2025

Bitcoin Policy, Mining, and Energy Synergies

The December 20, 2024 episode of the Bitinfluencers podcast with Dennis Porter highlights the evolution of Bitcoin policy and mining innovation. Porter details his transition from defensive advocacy to proactive legislative efforts, emphasizing energy integration and financial resilience.

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Monetizing Renewable Surplus: Bitcoin's Role

Energy 11 Feb 2025

Monetizing Renewable Surplus: Bitcoin's Role

The June 20, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer featuring Fred Thiel explores innovative approaches to monetize stranded renewable energy through advanced Bitcoin mining technologies, including two-phase immersion cooling and decentralized energy systems.

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