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Australian Brewery Harnesses Bitcoin Mining Heat for Beer Production
A small Australian brewery has turned Bitcoin mining into a useful endeavor by utilizing its waste heat for beer production. Hawkesbury Brewing Co, based in Lisarow on New South Wales' Central Coast, has integrated 16 Bitcoin miners directly into its brewing operations.
The miners are submerged in non-conductive liquid that reaches roughly 90°C, and the captured waste heat fulfills all of the brewery's hot water needs, from beer production to bottle cleaning. The system supports output of 100,000 litres of beer each month.
The entire operation is powered by excess solar energy generated by rooftop panels at the facility. It only operates when solar generation exceeds on-site demand, giving the operation a net-zero carbon footprint.