Solar-Powered Mining & Grid Curtailment Strategy
Practical training for regional property owners on pairing rooftop solar PV and battery storage with automated dynamic mining load control.
Program Overview & Scope
Australia boasts some of the highest solar irradiance in the world alongside volatile wholesale electricity prices. This course teaches you how to turn excess solar generation into computational output, using open-source automation scripts that dynamically throttle ASIC frequency based on real-time solar inverter outputs and wholesale spot tariffs.
Who This Course Is For
Rural landholders, solar installation professionals, commercial farmers with excess agricultural solar capacity, and energy-conscious miners.
What Is Included (Deliverables)
- Economic modeling framework for solar capex vs. ASIC operational depreciation
- API-driven load modulation: connecting inverters (Fronius, Sungrow, Victron) to ASIC control boards
- Safe frequency stepping and automatic thermal sleep routines to preserve silicon lifespan
- Australian regulatory compliance review for behind-the-meter generation
Prerequisites & Preparation
None. Basic math and electricity concepts are thoroughly reviewed.
What Is Not Included
Direct sale of solar photovoltaic panels or grid-tie electrical contracting.
Detailed Schedule & Practical Sequence
Solar Yield Curves & Curtailment Economics
Calculating levelized cost of energy (LCOE), solar generation profiles, inverter clipping, and zero-export mitigation.
Hardware Control Automation Lab
Live configuration of power meters and automated script triggers adjusting miner wattages in real time.
Program Key Facts
Submit an inquiry with your current or planned solar PV capacity to receive preparatory reading.
Other Practical Programs
Complementary engineering and operational workshops offered at Smart Work Point.
ASIC Hardware Diagnostics & Repair Masterclass
An intensive two-day practical workshop in our Seaton lab covering hashboard troubleshooting, domain voltage balancing, LDO testing, and micro-soldering.
Mining Facility Electrical & Thermal Feasibility Audit
On-site engineering inspection of your transformer capacity, switchboard sub-distribution, cable ampacity, and positive-pressure ventilation.
Immersion Cooling & Dielectric Fluid Systems Course
Specialized training in dielectric fluid thermodynamics, pump head calculations, dry cooler heat rejection, and fan-spoof firmware.
Mining Farm Operations & Fleet Maintenance Bootcamp
Five-day immersive practical program training site technicians in preventative maintenance, power distribution, network topology, and batch servicing.
Private Technical Consultation & Hardware Inspection
Dedicated 3-hour private session with a senior hardware engineer for used hardware pre-purchase inspection or custom installation design.