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Blockstream and Block Inc to build solar Bitcoin mining facility powered by Tesla technology

2022.04.08 20:52

Blockstream and Block Inc to build solar Bitcoin mining facility powered by Tesla technology
Blockstream and Block Inc to build solar Bitcoin mining facility powered by Tesla technology

On Friday, cryptocurrency storage company Blockstream and Block Inc. (formerly Square) announced the construction of a solar-powered Bitcoin (BTC) mining facility in Texas. As told by Blockstream, the mining site will be outfitted with 3.8 megawatts (MW) of electrical capacity using Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)’s Solar photovoltaic cell array and a 12 MWh Megapack.

Manufactured by Tesla Energy, Megapack is a powerful lithium-ion battery that provides energy storage and support. In context, one of the leading publicly-listed Bitcoin mining companies, Hut 8 Mining, has about 209 MW in total contracted mining capacity. The purpose of the venture is to investigate the feasibility of operating a zero-emission energy Bitcoin mine. Blockstream and Block began collaborating on the project last June, with Block promising to invest $5 million for its construction.

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