How Bitcoin mining is a model for modern industrial loads
We are moving from a model of fossil-fueled generation, meaning grid operators must find ways to modulate demand up and down, rather than just moving supply up and down.
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We are moving from a model of fossil-fueled generation, meaning grid operators must find ways to modulate demand up and down, rather than just moving supply up and down.
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