<p>A miner does not have to run continuously. You can simply switch it off and on as you wish. Of course, it would make sense to link this to the current output of your solar system. That shouldn't be too complicated.</p>

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Foobatz
<p>Would it be possible to mine bitcoin only when the sun is up?
ie does the miner have to run continuously.
I have access to off grid solar that doesn't get used for anything else,
so would not need to deal with the cost of electricity.</p>

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Can you mine in daylight only?
Chloe
# Can you mine in daylight only?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2024-01-11)

Would it be possible to mine bitcoin only when the sun is up?
ie does the miner have to run continuously.
I have access to off grid solar that doesn't get used for anything else,
so would not need to deal with the cost of electricity.

**Tags:** mining-profitability, energy-consumption


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### Answer by username_1 on 2024-01-11. Score: 1

A miner does not have to run continuously. You can simply switch it off and on as you wish. Of course, it would make sense to link this to the current output of your solar system. That shouldn't be too complicated.


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