South Africa’s Power Utility Eskom Seeking Ways to Support Bitcoin Mining, Energy-Intensive Technologies

South Africa’s power utility Eskom seeking ways to support Bitcoin mining, energy-intensive technologies

South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom is exploring opportunities to support Bitcoin mining, artificial intelligence (AI) development, and data centres to help its future growth, according to Dan Marokane, group CEO.

South Africa's Eskom Ventures into Bitcoin Mining - Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Tabloid

Eskom, South Africa's state-owned utility, explores Bitcoin mining to address debt with surplus electricity. The post South Africa’s Eskom Ventures into Bitcoin Mining appeared first on Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies Tabloid.

South Africa’s Eskom Eyes Bitcoin Mining to Offset Energy Surplus and Soaring Debt - WorldNL Magazine

TLDR: Eskom eyes Bitcoin mining as electricity demand drops and R403B debt mounts. Power surplus from renewables could attract crypto miners seeking cheap energy. Diesel usage spiked to R4.51B amid outages, prompting urgency for new strategies. Municipal debts exceed R90B, worsening Eskom’s cash crisis and pressuring reform. South Africa’s state power utility Eskom is exploring Bitcoin mining, data centers, and AI infrastructure to tackle risin…

South Africa’s Eskom Eyes Bitcoin Mining to Offset Energy Surplus and Soaring Debt - Blockonomi

TLDR: Eskom eyes Bitcoin mining as electricity demand drops and R403B debt mounts. Power surplus from renewables could attract crypto miners seeking cheap energy. Diesel usage spiked to R4.51B amid outages, prompting urgency for new strategies. Municipal debts exceed R90B, worsening Eskom’s cash crisis and pressuring reform. South Africa’s state power utility Eskom is exploring Bitcoin mining, data centers, and AI infrastructure to tackle risin…

Looming Eskom tariff hike: Making sense of energy independence for South African businesses.

As businesses grapple with escalating electricity costs and a shifting energy landscape, IMPOWER Solar & Storage, a leading renewable energy provider, issued a guide outlining the costs and considerations for companies and industrial clients looking to transition off-grid. This comes at a time of public debate surrounding Eskom's 2025/26 tariff increases and their impact on...