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EPISODE · Jan 2, 2025 · 1H 1M

Monetising The UK’s Stranded Energy - Nick Bowick (Ep #171)

from The Bitcoin Collective · host Jordan Walker

In this episode, we discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding renewable energy in the UK, particularly in relation to the existing power grid and the transition to a more sustainable energy system. Exploring the complexities of energy production, the importance of systems engineering, and innovative solutions, particularly the role of Bitcoin mining as a means to utilise excess energy and reduce curtailment costs.  📫 Emails suck. Ours don't. Join for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newsletter.bitcoincollective.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content from the episode: BPUK Paper: https://uk.bitcoinpolicy.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bitcoin-Mining-UK-Analysis-Aug-2024.pdf Cost of Electricity in the UK: https://www.ft.com/content/cfd77e84-5d5b-47ae-96bd-9973b1c18662 Jordan’s letter to the Scottish Gov: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/bitcoin-is-the-answer-for-scotland Princeton Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2666278724000084 Nick's Episode on WBD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sSviLJ2dNo Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-bowick-a0092a4a/ & https://x.com/DarthPeebles This was my first in-person interview, please let me know if you enjoyed it and if the audio is okay. Follow the Bitcoin Collective: 💬 Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BitcoinColl⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💼 Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-collective/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bitcoincollectiveuk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jordan: 💬 Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JayW132⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💼 Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-walker-293955106/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jaywalker.1/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💡 Got an idea for the podcast or feedback? Email: [email protected] All content provided by The Bitcoin Collective Ltd. and guests in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not meant to represent financial, trade or investment advice.

In this episode, we discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding renewable energy in the UK, particularly in relation to the existing power grid and the transition to a more sustainable energy system. Exploring the complexities of energy production, the importance of systems engineering, and innovative solutions, particularly the role of Bitcoin mining as a means to utilise excess energy and reduce curtailment costs.  📫 Emails suck. Ours don't. Join for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://newsletter.bitcoincollective.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Content from the episode: BPUK Paper: https://uk.bitcoinpolicy.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Bitcoin-Mining-UK-Analysis-Aug-2024.pdf Cost of Electricity in the UK: https://www.ft.com/content/cfd77e84-5d5b-47ae-96bd-9973b1c18662 Jordan’s letter to the Scottish Gov: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/bitcoin-is-the-answer-for-scotland Princeton Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2666278724000084 Nick's Episode on WBD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sSviLJ2dNo Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-bowick-a0092a4a/ & https://x.com/DarthPeebles This was my first in-person interview, please let me know if you enjoyed it and if the audio is okay. Follow the Bitcoin Collective: 💬 Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BitcoinColl⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💼 Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-collective/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bitcoincollectiveuk/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jordan: 💬 Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JayW132⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💼 Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-walker-293955106/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jaywalker.1/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💡 Got an idea for the podcast or feedback? Email: [email protected] All content provided by The Bitcoin Collective Ltd. and guests in this episode is for informational and educational purposes only and is not meant to represent financial, trade or investment advice.

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