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The report published by MiCA Crypto Alliance and Nodiens suggests that Bitcoin mining could be powered by over 70% renewable energy by 2030, with a shift away from fossil fuels toward cleaner alternatives like wind, solar, hydro, and energy from waste. The use of renewable energy in mining stood at ...
The report published by MiCA Crypto Alliance and Nodiens suggests that Bitcoin mining could be powered by over 70% renewable energy by 2030, with a shift away from fossil fuels toward cleaner alternatives like wind, solar, hydro, and energy from waste. The use of renewable energy in mining stood at 41% by the end of 2024, compared to 20% in 2011. Economic incentives, changing energy trends, and evolving climate policies are driving this shift, with several mining firms actively promoting the transition. Additionally, countries like Ethiopia and Bhutan are utilizing surplus electricity from hydropower facilities for Bitcoin mining, indicating a growing global trend toward sustainable energy in the industry.
Renewable energy could power over 70% of Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations by 2030, according to a report published by MiCA Crypto Alliance and data analytics firm Nodiens. The report highlighted that this shift comes as miners move away from fossil fuels in favor of cleaner alternatives like wind, solar, hydro, and energy from waste. Renewable energy use in the mining sector stood at 41% by the end of 2024, compared to only 20% in 2011. The composition of renewable energy has diversified over time, with solar and wind energy reaching 6.07% and 10.86% of total energy consumption, respectively, by 2024.
The report notes that economic incentives, changing energy trends, and evolving climate policies shape the industry’s pivot to renewables, pushing renewable adoption further over the next five years. Bitcoin climate analyst Daniel Batten highlighted the growing body of research supporting this trend, with 16 out of 18 peer-reviewed studies on Bitcoin and energy published since 2023 finding that mining contributes positively to climate efforts and supports global clean energy goals. Several mining firms, including BTC Digital, are actively driving this transition.
At the same time, countries like Ethiopia and Bhutan are stepping into the spotlight. In 2024 alone, Ethiopia reportedly earned around $1 billion from Bitcoin mining by utilizing surplus electricity generated by its Grand Renaissance Dam, a major hydropower facility.
Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA) also made significant strides in industry advocacy by strengthening its position at the DC Blockchain Summit 2025 as a silver sponsor, underlining its commitment to ethical digital governance.