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For example, in Canada, stringent rules on burning flare gas or permit restrictions on small power plants inhibit efficient use of available resources. Yet, industry insiders believe that "most power plants should have a Bitcoin mine nearby," turning waste energy into revenue streams and contributing to decentralization.
Similarly, in Texas and African nations, decentralized off-grid mining could redefine energy markets by providing load balancing, load shedding, and curtailment solutions. Power plant operators could be incentivized to run only when economics favor it, deploying mining hardware during peak prices or grid stress, thus smoothing power fluctuations and improving grid resilience.