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Report proposes bitcoin mining to use surplus Scottish wind power and cut grid costs

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The Bitcoin Policy Institute has proposed that Britain could use bitcoin mining to absorb surplus Scottish wind power. The report argues this could reduce payments made to wind farms to halt generation, which is tied to a $1.3 billion grid bill.

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  1. Sat 14 NovemberBritain could turn wasted Scottish wind power into bitcoin to cut its $1.3 billion grid billCoinDesk
  2. Bitcoin Policy Institute pitches mining as a fix for Scotland’s wasted wind powerCrypto Briefing

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