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A simple "back of the envelope" power use calculation of the possible power use of the bitcoin network, using the total hash rate from https://www.coinwarz.com/
by patchtopic 6y ago
A simple "back of the envelope" power use calculation of the possible power use of the bitcoin network, using the total hash rate from
https://www.coinwarz.com/mining/bitcoin/hashrate-chart https://www.coinwarz.com/mining/bitcoin/hashrate-chart
( 151.55 EH/s )
and assuming all Antminer S19 (110 TH/s for 3250 watts)
gives me a total power use of 0.00445 TWH which is very different to the 121 TWH on the cbeci site.. even given the efficiency range of mining gear (like if spread of included hw included stuff 10 x less efficient), cooling systems etc, what am I missing?
I dont do these power calculations often so have a left a parameter out?
- mmoskal 6y agoIt's TWh per year, so you have to multiply your figure of 0.00445 TW (without H!) by 24*365.25 hours giving you 39TWh/year; I guess if you add cooling and different gear you can get to 120TWh/year. I agree it's kind of strange to measure stuff in TWh/year instead of just TW...
- patchtopic 6y agothanks! I missed that, yes now it makes sense, and is in the right ballpark.