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Bitcoin Mining's Energy Reality in 2026: Real Numbers, Renewable Share, Opportunity Cost
@blockonomist
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2026-05-13 05:34:57
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- Network power: ~150 TWh/year (Cambridge estimate) — equivalent to Poland's national electricity consumption - Renewable share debate: Bitcoin Mining Council self-reports 59% sustainable mix; independent estimates range 40-55% — methodology disputes persist - Stranded energy argument: Bitcoin miners uniquely monetize curtailed renewable energy (Texas wind, Iceland geothermal, Sichuan hydro overflow) that would otherwise be wasted - Comparison context: traditional banking system ~263 TWh/year, gold mining ~130 TWh/year — absolute numbers matter less than economic value delivered per unit of energy
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