Since 2019, rising fossil-fuel costs have forced the mining industry to rethink the “cost–reliability–compliance” triangle: on one side, hydropower, solar, and wind have become increasingly cost-effective; on the other, storage, grid flexibility, and interconnection lead times are still catching up. Against this backdrop—and the anxiety miners feel about all-in power costs (capex + opex)—we sat down with ViaBTC Founder and CEO Haipo Yang for a deep dive.
How much of Bitcoin mining is using clean energy today, and where is it headed?
What’s the biggest challenge in expanding renewable-powered mining?
Do you expect more mining companies to embrace renewables? What needs to be in place?
Large miners can use policy and capital to secure cheaper electricity. Does that risk concentrating global hashrate? What does this mean for smaller miners?
With costs rising, how do you see the role of mining pools evolving?
Source: https://beincrypto.com/haipo-yang-clean-energy-bitcoin-mining/
