How To Mine Bitcoin More Efficiently...Use An Actual Mine in Norway - Bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin mining is unquestionably a costly business, but Northern Bitcoin claims to have cut expenses by using a former metal mine in Norway. Innovation Bitcoin mining is unquestionably a costly business, but Northern Bitcoin claims to have cut expenses by using a former metal mine in Norway.
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You could do like the Chinese college professor, just mine at work so it is on their dime.
Going to the colder areas only makes sense. Norway has a couple of advantages overall. It is cold and lots of renewable energy so the cost is less. I guess putting the gear in an actual mine adds another layer.