Sounds like a good idea, put those panels to use!
Check out my topic, https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/direct-dc-powering-an-antminer-asic-with-solar-alt-energy-5305481
Topic: Solar mining questions? (Read 140 times)
Hey Everyone,
I am just getting started mining and looking hard at what I can do make my mining as efficient / profitable. As I pondered this I look out the window at 2.4kw of solar on the roof that is not currently being used.
Through the Winter I am going to "replace" my electric furnace with mining gear. Come Summer I will lose that leverage.
I can add a grid tie inverter ($700) and offset the grid usage with the solar as it is available. Or, I can try setting up to only mine when the solar is adequate to support the miners. I would need some manner of controlling the load (miners) to shut them down at night. Is there any scheduling capability in the common mining platforms? I am looking towards a mix of ASIC and GPU miners.
Any thoughts on what would work best IRL?
Thanks
S.
I am just getting started mining and looking hard at what I can do make my mining as efficient / profitable. As I pondered this I look out the window at 2.4kw of solar on the roof that is not currently being used.
Through the Winter I am going to "replace" my electric furnace with mining gear. Come Summer I will lose that leverage.
I can add a grid tie inverter ($700) and offset the grid usage with the solar as it is available. Or, I can try setting up to only mine when the solar is adequate to support the miners. I would need some manner of controlling the load (miners) to shut them down at night. Is there any scheduling capability in the common mining platforms? I am looking towards a mix of ASIC and GPU miners.
Any thoughts on what would work best IRL?
Thanks
S.
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