19. Mining bitcoin with cow poop. Feat. Mark Morton, MD of Scilling Mining

Mizter Rad Show

26-07-2023 • 58 Min.

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Mizter Rad Show! In today's episode, we have a very special guest joining us, Mark Morton, the Managing Director of Scilling Mining.

Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of bitcoin mining and its surprising connection to cow poop. Yes, you heard that right! Mark will be sharing insights on the innovative ways his company is using biogas to power their mining operations.

We'll start off by exploring the different cooling methods for their mining containers, including air cooling, immersion cooling, and water cooling. Mark will discuss the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of air cooling, especially in Ireland and the UK, where the cool climate reduces the need for excessive cooling. But that's just the tip of the iceberg!

Mark will also touch upon the potential of wind and solar energy as the next step for their energy perspective. With delays in getting grid connections capable of taking all the energy produced in countries like Ireland, UK, Spain, and Portugal, their approach of utilizing wasted energy through mining presents a compelling solution. We'll learn how the company is approaching wind and solar operators with grid capacity issues and offering mining as a way to maximize energy production.But there's more to this story than just energy monetization.

Mark understands the skepticism around bitcoin mining and aims to educate and normalize the concept through their display mine and upcoming showcase sites. Moreover, he believes that mining is an integral part of the grid system and a catalyst for renewable expansion. We'll explore the challenges they face in gaining recognition from traditional financiers and the renewable industry, and how they're advocating for a greater understanding of bitcoin among politicians and government groups.

Join us as we delve into the intriguing world of bitcoin mining and renewable energy in this captivating episode with Mark Morton, MD of Scilling Mining.

Stay tuned for an eye-opening discussion that may just change the way you think about energy and digital assets. Let's get started!