The Use of Coal Energy in Bitcoin Mining Has Significantly Decreased, with a 43% Reduction Since 2011

According to Cointelegraph

In the past 13 years, the use of hydrocarbons in Bitcoin mining has significantly decreased, with a notable decline in the use of coal energy.

According to a new report published in collaboration with the industry organization MiCA Crypto Alliance and the risk indicator data platform Nodiens, the proportion of coal energy used in Bitcoin mining has dropped from 63% in 2011 to 20% in 2024. Meanwhile, the share of renewable energy has steadily grown, averaging an annual increase of 5.8%.


Source: MiCA Crypto Alliance

This data reflects that Bitcoin mining activities are steadily shifting towards cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions. The study predicts that carbon emissions associated with Bitcoin mining will further decrease in the coming years, and the environmental impact will also be mitigated.

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