In Texas, miners reduce energy consumption due to high load on the mains – Bits Media

The last days in Texas has extremely hot weather, which leads to a high load on the state power system. Miners turn off their capacities at the request of the local energy regulator.

On Monday, 6 june, peak consumption of electricity in the state Compiled 72 386 MW. On Tuesday, the indicator was even higher - 72 785 MW. Last year, maximum consumption was recorded 23 June - then the load was 70 257 MW.

Local Energy Council (ERCOT) stressed, that increased energy consumption is associated with the influx of miners in the state. Therefore, when opening mining centers, a special agreement is concluded, in which miners undertake to reduce consumption at the request of the Council, energy suppliers and consultants.

“We have not received around 5 bitcoins due to high temperatures. We voluntarily turned off the equipment several times. The cost of energy has increased, We gave our energy back to the network ", - said the general director of Argo Peter Wall (Peter Wall).

The representative of Bitdeer also noted, that the company disconnects the equipment. At the same time, the process is automated - miners are disconnected at the moment, When the price of energy reaches a certain level.

Riot blockchain occupies a similar position. Commercial Director of Chad Harris (Chad Harris) stressed, that in the case of a high load on the network, the center in Winston will turn off the equipment and this power is enough to power 300 000 households. truth, only when the center reaches in full power in 750 MW.

Earlier, President Joe Biden announced a state of emergency in the United States due to a lack of energy generating capacities, which can negatively affect the activities of local miners.