The Concept of Gridless Mining in Rural Africa

Gridless mining is a concept that aims to bring affordable energy to rural communities in Africa through the use of microgrids. This initiative, which started in Kenya and now operates in Kenya and Malawi, partners with independent power producers who have excess energy during off-peak hours. By utilizing Bitcoin mining, which can be geographically agnostic, gridless mining helps stabilize the grid and generate revenue for these microgrids. Additionally, this initiative brings economic opportunities to communities that are often excluded from mainstream economic activity.