> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://solar-ai.gitbook.io/solar-ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://solar-ai.gitbook.io/solar-ai/case-study/case-study-2.md). # CASE STUDY 2 #### **1. Miner Specifications and Energy Consumption** The Iceriver AL3 miner is designed for high-performance cryptocurrency mining, specifically optimized for algorithms like Blake3. Here are the key specifications relevant to energy consumption: * **Hash Rate**: 15 TH/s * **Power Consumption**: 3,500 watts=3.5kWh * **Monthly Consumption**: 3.5\*24\*30=2,520 kWh * **One Iceriver AL3 miner consumes 2,520 kWh of energy per month** when running continuously. #### **2. Solar Panel System: Power Generation** A typical 10 kW solar panel system generates energy based on sunlight availability. Dubai, with its sunny climate, averages around **12 hours of sunlight per day**. Here’s the energy output for such a system: **Monthly Energy Production**: 120 kWh/day \*30=3,600 kWh/month A 10 kW solar panel in Dubai can produce **3,600 kWh per month**, which exceeds the monthly consumption of one Iceriver AL3 miner (2,520 kWh). 3. **Number of Solar Panels Required** For a 20 mine setup, the number of 10 kW solar panels needed can be calculated as follows:
By installing solar panels, this annual electricity cost could be reduced to nearly zero, making the solar installation highly cost-effective over the long term.