Bitcoin Mining: Empowering Rural Zambia with Sustainable Energy Solutions and Economic Growth
In the remote northwestern region of Zambia, a bitcoin mine operates near the Zambezi River, utilizing energy from the Zengamina hydroelectric plant. Before the Kenyan company Gridless arrived, excess power from the plant was wasted, making electricity costly for local residents. Now, Gridless’s mining operation generates 30% of the plant’s revenue, significantly benefiting the town ...
