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

Apr 11, 2022


Blockstream and Block Inc to construct photo voltaic Bitcoin mining facility powered by Tesla know-how

On Friday, cryptocurrency storage firm Blockstream and Block Inc. (previously Sq.) introduced the development of a solar-powered (BTC) mining facility in Texas. As instructed by Blockstream, the mining website shall be outfitted with 3.8 megawatts (MW) {of electrical} capability utilizing Tesla (NASDAQ:)’s Photo voltaic photovoltaic cell array and a 12 MWh Megapack.

Manufactured by Tesla Power, Megapack is a robust lithium-ion battery that gives vitality storage and help. In context, one of many main publicly-listed Bitcoin mining corporations, Hut 8 Mining, has about 209 MW in complete contracted mining capability. The aim of the enterprise is to analyze the feasibility of working a zero-emission vitality Bitcoin mine. Blockstream and Block started collaborating on the undertaking final June, with Block promising to speculate $5 million for its building.