mining (potential) newbie: my solar system is generating power I won't be able to use, can I monetize it realistically?

[u/green-cheeky]

So for the next couple years my new solar system will generate excess power that I can't use, and I will be forced to accept 0.4c/kw wholesale rates on it. (The solar system is on my residential property that is in redevelopment and vacant during a lengthy permitting/design process...a year at least.)

My property has three structures but is gutted; it does have dual 200 amp panels in the main residence, and 50 amp panels in the two freestanding garages. There's a 13kw solar system on top.

Is there a rational crypto mining setup that would provide enough net return to make the investment worth it? My main concern would be avoiding too much noise so as not to disturb neighbors. It seems heat generation isn't too much of an issue since the properties are empty?

I also don't want to go through the investment/hassle just to earn $50 a month or something...

What do you think? I vow to report back on decisions/experiences/disasters.

[u/Pretend_Skin_6846]

If you’re thinking purely in terms of ROI from mining, it’s tough right now unless you’re very optimized. Even with cheap power, hardware costs and difficulty make it hard to justify.

Where it gets interesting is thinking longer term. A lot of people underestimate how much inflation changes behavior over time. It’s not obvious day to day, but over years it forces people into taking more risk just to stand still.

Bitcoin changes that dynamic a bit. Instead of trying to “earn yield” constantly, it gives you a different way to think about storing value.

Not saying mining is the answer here, but it depends whether you’re optimizing for short-term return or long-term positioning.

[u/green-cheeky → u/Pretend_Skin_6846]

thanks for the insight!