Shatner Takes on Crypto

William Shatner is easily confused by Bitcoin. He recently told the Chicago Tribune: “The concept [of Bitcoin] is so, I guess the word is bizarre . . . The concept is really strange.”

Despite his misgivings, Shatner has fully endorsed cryptocurrencies.

And now, his latest project is developing solar-powered crypto-mining facilities. Shatner is the spokesperson of Solar Alliance, a national company that invests in renewable energy. The Solar Alliance announced a large re-development project in Illinois yesterday, according to a corporate press release released yesterday.

The Solar Alliance will convert an abandoned factory in rural Murphysboro into a solar-powered crypto mining-facility. The 14-acre facility will feature a large solar array. The solar panels will produce 3 MW of energy and will support mining operations inside. Space will be leased to bitcoin miners. Cryptocurrency mining consumes an enormous amount of energy. Environmentally-conscious miners are looking for options that are less energy-intensive. Solar power offers a great alternative.

In yesterday’s press release, the Solar Alliance announced it reached a deal “with a top tier solar panel manufacturer for the development of multiple solar powered facilities designed to host cryptocurrency mining operations, including the Murphysboro project.”

For Shatner’s part, he is excited about the project. He claimed: “I am proud to be part of the group that is powering the digital currency revolution. Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies specifically are at the cutting edge of the new distributed technology infrastructure. As an advocate for solar energy, I was intrigued by the potential for it to power cryptocurrency operations.”