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How Northern Italian Hydropower Producers Became Bitcoin Miners

In the pursuit of economic sustainability, northern Italian hydropower producers are turning to bitcoin mining.

The Valstagna hydropower plant, located in the Veneto region of Italy, houses 300 ASIC miners set up by Alps Blockchain. (Sandali Handagama/CoinDesk)
The Valstagna hydropower plant, located in the Veneto region of Italy, houses 300 ASIC miners set up by Alps Blockchain. (Sandali Handagama/CoinDesk)