From Blackouts to Bitcoin: South African Power Utility’s Surreal Pivot to High-Intensity Power Sales
Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, is reversing its previous stance by targeting high-intensity energy consumers, specifically bitcoin mining companies. Nyati announced plans to sell excess electricity gene...
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