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rockyleal
3836 days ago
Bitcoin miner's dilemma: Should I mine where it's hot for the free solar energy or should I mine where it's cold for the extra refrigeration?
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karlkatzke
3835 days ago
Photovoltaic power is actually less efficient where it's warmer. The ideal for photovoltaic generation is somewhere cold but sunny. And I'm not aware of too many solar thermal plants that are online and profitable versus other generating methods.
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Jtsummers
3836 days ago
Cold air but hot ground. Take advantage of geothermal and hydroelectric in the arctic and near-arctic regions.
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geon
3835 days ago
Iceland! Active volcano geothermal power and cold climate.
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