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Argo Blockchain purchases two data centers powered by hydro in Quebec

Renewable Energy World

Argo Blockchain, a cryptocurrency mining company, has completed the acquisition of two data centers in Quebec, Canada, powered almost entirely from hydropower. Argo Blockchain plc is headquartered in London, UK and its shares are listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and on the OTCQX Best Market in the U.S.

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How to mine BTC with Wind Energy?

The Environmental Blog

They are Solar, Hydropower, Geothermal, Biomass, and Wind. At EZ Blockchain, we aim to breach the gap between the energy sector and the blockchain ecosystem. EZ Blockchain is an innovative company that understands the problem of climate change is driven to create an eco-friendly yet profitable solution. Wind Energy.

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Mercedes and CATL team up on future battery technology

Charged

To enable this, CATL will use electricity from renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar and hydropower, for its production. In order to minimize the carbon footprint of current and future vehicle generations, the partners have agreed to the carbon-neutral production of battery products.

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Data centres and cryptomining demonstrate support for the grid

Smart Energy International

Our technology allows blockchain data centre companies like Coinmint to operate more efficiently and diversify their offerings, while also furthering their ESG goals by providing critical local electricity support,” comments Gregg Dixon, Voltus CEO and co-founder. All of these are powered by hydropower.

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Can Renewables Restart the Grid? The UK Investigates

GreenTechMedia

The need to rely on large synchronous generators for black-start capacity is one argument for keeping carbon-fueled assets on the grid, since black starts usually require gas turbines if no hydropower is available.

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Economic Transition Monitor: UK only large emitter on track to reach net zero

Business Green

"Many of these technologies have already been developed, and research continues to design more efficient and alternative technologies - from carbon capture and removal to hydrogen energy, pumped storage hydropower and even blockchain - that have the potential to transform our everyday and industrial lives.".