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Genesis Digital Assets (GDA), a leading bitcoin mining company by hash rate, is set to highlight bitcoin mining’s role as a driver of clean energy and innovation at Web Summit Qatar next week.

GDA Co-Founder and Executive President, Abdumalik Mirakhmedov, will take the stage on 26 February, delivering insights on how bitcoin mining contributes to sustainable energy solutions, from flared gas utilization to grid stabilization.

Bitcoin Mining and the Green Energy Revolution

Mirakhmedov emphasized the industry’s growing role in stabilizing power grids, reducing emissions, and supporting renewable energy investments. He stated:

"Bitcoin mining is already making a real impact by stabilizing power grids and driving the growth of renewable energy worldwide. It has contributed to innovative solutions in waste heat utilization, job creation, and reducing methane emissions. With ongoing support from jurisdictions around the world, we will continue to explore new technologies and approaches to build a greener future and find the next big breakthrough.”

Sustainability Initiatives in Bitcoin Mining

GDA’s commitment to sustainable mining is evident across its global operations:

✅ Reducing Emissions in Argentina: GDA’s Rincón de Los Sauces facility repurposes stranded gas from a local power company, preventing it from being burned off into the atmosphere. According to MIT research, such practices could reduce CO2 emissions by 25% to 63%.

✅ Power Grid Stabilization in Texas: Five of GDA’s 11 U.S. data centers are located in Texas, where miners act as flexible energy consumers—adjusting electricity usage during peak demand and buying surplus power from solar and wind farms.

✅ Heat Repurposing in Sweden: GDA has transformed waste heat from mining into practical solutions:

• In Norsjö, it prevents ice buildup on snow-clearing trucks, ensuring infrastructure safety in temperatures as low as -25°C.
• In Boden, heat by-products sustain a greenhouse project, growing fresh strawberries, kale, and tomatoes for students and municipal workers.

Bitcoin Mining: A Key Driver for Renewable Energy Investment

Currently, 50%-60% of the electricity used in bitcoin mining comes from sustainable sources, including nuclear, hydropower, and solar energy. The industry's ability to leverage excess clean energy is expected to accelerate renewable energy adoption and investment—especially in remote regions disconnected from major power grids.

With modular and portable mining facilities, bitcoin miners are uniquely positioned to take advantage of low-cost clean energy, further supporting the transition to a greener, more sustainable future.

Future of Bitcoin Mining and Energy Innovation

As GDA continues to expand its sustainable mining infrastructure, the company remains committed to pioneering eco-friendly and economically viable solutions that drive both the future of bitcoin and clean energy adoption worldwide.

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