In the Netherlands, will create a laboratory for the study of the mining of cryptocurrencies
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The Dutch data center ITB2 created a laboratory of mining Bitcoin and Ethereum. The new Department will test the impact of blockchain technology on the global electricity consumption and infrastructure.
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The Laboratory will be located within the data center in Apeldoorn, said . The needs of the research team have allocated a special room of 1500 square meters. We will remind, ITB2 is one of the best ratios (PUE) electrical power.
PUE is calculated to evaluate the efficient use of energy. European average data center has a PUE in the range of from 1.6 to 1.8. Indicators ITB2 recorded at the level of 1.08, making the organization one of the most energy efficient in Europe.
The head of the ITB2 Niels Hansen explained the initiative to test the cryptocurrency in the laboratory. In his opinion, the blockchain technology is becoming more common, so ignore its impact on the consumption of energy sources anymore.
To be at the forefront of progress in our field, you should always seek out new technological improvements. Now our researchers want to know how effectively you can use mining cryptocurrency with limited power consumption.
IN ITB2 use adiabatic cooling to maximize results with minimum costs. On-site data center also hosts the high cell density ITB2 customers that use the facilities of the company.
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