Hope this helps. Somebody correct this, if I'm wrong.
Very interesting, How much capital is needed to start mining?
Quite a lot. Most successful mining enterprises end up purchasing electricity, land, and miners in bulk, thus taking advantage of an economy of scale. Of course, if you want to try your luck at solo-mining, and need a wireless router as well, you can get a router with Bitcoin miner built-in for around 40 USD.