Definition
Heat recovery turns mining’s biggest byproduct into an asset. Since 100% of electrical energy consumed by a miner becomes heat, capturing this heat for useful purposes effectively subsidizes the cost of mining. In cold climates, heat recovery can make otherwise unprofitable mining economically viable.
Methods include: direct air ducting (simplest, directing hot exhaust into living spaces), liquid-cooled heat exchangers (for water heating), and closed-loop systems (for pools, hot tubs, or hydronic floor heating). The more heating value you capture, the better your mining economics.
In Simple Terms
Capturing miner heat for productive use like home heating. Makes mining economics much more favorable in cold climates.
Capturing and redirecting the heat generated by mining hardware for productive uses like space heating, water heating, or agricultural applications.