Sazmining, a provider of bitcoin mining hosting solutions, has launched its first hydropower mining facility in Wisconsin, providing the company with a carbon-neutral source of electricity.
According to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine, the facility will house 350 mining rigs. These will be fed by the natural flow of a nearby river that runs through an artificial dam.
The statement describes how “This is a definitive proof of concept to demonstrate that, when done responsibly, bitcoin mining can not only greatly minimize any potential impact on the environment, but can also be completely neutral on the environment.” carbon”. The environmental impact of Bitcoin mining has been criticized by many critics, but there is an incredible volume of research showing that Bitcoin mining encourages investment in renewable and sustainable energy sources.