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April 5, 2026r/CryptoMining

In r/CryptoMining, a newcomer explores whether excess solar generation can profitably power a mining rig and asks how to choose hardware given seasonal electricity rates and export credits.

I was considering using the excess energy to mine crypto if it makes sense financially.
I’m new to crypto mining and wanted to get your opinion on whether it’s a good idea and also how to go about choosing a mining rig.
Our electricity rates (cents) are:
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