Quote from: DaBitcoinGuy on April 16, 2015, 03:36:05 PM

Quote from: kenscho on April 15, 2015, 11:11:37 AM

Hi all

Its possible to mining with a solar energy?
maybe buy a device who support 12v and plug in the electricity in this adapter and mining with free electricity?

anyone try this?

I worked with a guy who used solar power to run his miners. I never saw his setup, but he used to rave about it. I'd be interested myself but I think the cost would be prohibitive.

If you are an alternative energy enthusiast then it will be fun.
At the current Bitcoin price level it is very hard to make a profit even with zero cost electricity. How is that possible? Depreciation of mining equipment.
If you add to your equipment cost the photovoltaic panels, charger, batteries, and an inverter probably you will never break even.
Keep in mind that machines do fail, and add the maintenance cost.
In the ideal case where you don't draw any current from the batteries you will have to replace the batteries within 3-10 years (depending on battery quality, charger)
If you already have an autonomous system installed and even if your charger is dumping energy during peak hours I would still not run miners on it.
Turning on and off your machines is not the best thing to do.

Also, it tends to be warm when the sun is up which means that you will probably need air conditioning otherwise make sure you have stock of at least electrolytic capacitors.

On the positive side now, if you are connected to the grid and your electric company allows net metering then go for it!