Tether invests $1 Billion in Bitcoin mining project using renewable energy in El Salvador
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Ler maisTether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, partners with Bitcoin-friendly El Salvador in a $1 billion renewable energy project. The ambitious plan entails creating an energy park funded by Tether and other investors. This energy park, boasting a capacity of 241 MW, will employ photovoltaic solar panels and wind power plants to harness renewable energy.
The aim of this endeavor is to leverage solar and wind energy for Bitcoin mining, aligning El Salvador's efforts to advocate and advance Bitcoin, since it became the first country to adopt BTC as legal tender. The energy produced by this renewable park will supply Bitcoin mining farms in the country. Tether estimates the computational output of the park to reach 1.3 EH/s, positioning it among the major players in Bitcoin mining. Notably, over 52% of Bitcoin mining is currently powered by renewable energy, illustrating the country's push for environmentally friendly solutions in this sector.
Through this initiative, Tether also expresses its commitment to support renewable energy and infrastructure for cryptocurrency mining. The Volcano Energy project, as this energy park is named, aspires to exemplify Bitcoin mining using renewable energy sources. This project contributes to the growing trend of sustainable Bitcoin mining and bolsters El Salvador's position as a leader in the crypto ecosystem.
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