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Bitcoin Mining: A New Catalyst for the Coming Energy Transformation

Bitcoin Mining: A New Catalyst for the Coming Energy Transformation

The March 12, 2025, Bitcoin Fundamentals episode with Daniel Batten explores how Bitcoin mining repurposes waste energy—from landfill methane to stranded renewable power—to drive grid stability and economic efficiency.

Integrating Bitcoin Mining into Biorefineries: Enhancing Economic Viability and Sustainability

Integrating Bitcoin Mining into Biorefineries: Enhancing Economic Viability and Sustainability

Full article summary: Semaan, G., Wang, G., Vo, Q.S., Kumar, G., 2024. The potential relationship between biomass, biorefineries, and Bitcoin. Sustainability 16, 7919.

An integrated landfill-gas-to-energy and Bitcoin mining framework

An integrated landfill-gas-to-energy and Bitcoin mining framework

Our new study explores a novel integration of Bitcoin mining with landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) projects to enhance methane mitigation efforts.

Maximizing Environmental and Economic Impact: Methane Capture through Bitcoin Mining

Maximizing Environmental and Economic Impact: Methane Capture through Bitcoin Mining

In a July 29, 2024 podcast, Cody Ellingham interviews Sam Kivi of GridShare, a New Zealand-based company focusing on renewable energy and Bitcoin mining. The discussion revolves around innovative approaches to mitigating methane emissions from landfills by integrating Bitcoin mining operations.