Clean Energy Powers More than Half of Bitcoin Mining Operations.
Bitcoin mining using sustainable energy has been on a steady rise since 2021. The amount of Bitcoin mined through clean sources climbed over 50% a few months ago and offers optimism.
As governments across the world debate the energy consumption of Bitcoin, mining on the network is increasingly coming from sustainable energy sources. The amount of sustainable energy powering mining climbed over 50% a few months ago and continues to show signs of becoming a main source.
Entrepreneur and crypto supporter Daniel Batten offered information on energy consumption trends concerning crypto mining. One of the highlights is that Bitcoin has grown its sustainable energy mix to 6.2% per annum from January 2020. He notes that the growth rate is faster than any major industry, while the 52.6% sustainable mix also outcompetes other industries.