In light of the growing energy usage in the process of mining Bitcoin, a new startup by the name of Nodal Power has taken a significant stride this week by successfully securing $13 million in funding for its endeavor.
This development occurred on the 21st of August when Nodal Power, a firm specializing in the creation and operation of power plants converting landfill gas into energy, came into prominence.
The recent accomplishment of the company revolves around successfully attaining a significant sum of $13 million through a seed funding round. This financial injection will play a pivotal role in fueling their ambitious endeavors focused on the conversion of methane gas generated by landfills into electrical power.
The company is striving to utilize this energy for the purpose of enhancing blockchain through eco-friendly Bitcoin mining. Matthew Jones, who holds the position of co-founder and chief operating officer at Nodal Power, highlighted that Bitcoin mining serves as a secondary method employed when the economic conditions of the grid are less favorable.
Matthew Jones placed a greater emphasis on directing their attention towards Bitcoin mining within their data centers. Thus, Methane, being a highly potent greenhouse gas, possesses an ability to trap heat that is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. This characteristic underscores the importance of prioritizing efforts to mitigate its impact.
Based on the research findings, Nodal Power presently manages a pair of mining data centers within the United States, and there’s a forthcoming third center projected for the beginning of 2024.
Bryan Black, the Chief Executive Officer emphasized, “Our technology and energy-first approach have the potential to make a significant impact on local energy markets.”
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