November 6, 2018 | By RGR Marketing Blog

Captain Kirk Is Headed Into Unknown Territory One More Time

On his hit television show Star Trek, William Shatner’s character, Captain Kirk, boldly went where no man went before. His character’s primary goal was to break new ground and venture into the future unknown.

Now, it’s seeming like reality sometimes does mimic fiction, as William Shatner themanis starting on an all-new voyage into the world of solar and bitcoin. Why not, right? If there’s anything predictable about Mr. Shatner, it’s that he’s unpredictable, so in a way, this proposed venture makes complete sense.

Here’s everything you need to know about Bitcoin, solar, and William Shatner.

Shatner Is a Spokesperson for Solar Alliance

Shatner is no rookie when it comes to being a popular and effective spokesperson. He was loved as the spokesperson for Priceline. His face and voice also helped companies like LottoGopher and Pedego. And now, he’s speaking for the solar industry as the spokesman for the Vancouver-based developer of alternative energy projects, Solar Alliance.

Earlier this year, Solar Alliance announced it was planning on building a Bitcoin mining operation in an abandoned former label-making factory in southern Illinois, with the entire thing being powered by solar energy.

Why Solar Makes Sense for Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin mining requires an immense amount of energy because it relies on large computer networks to validate and record online transactions using the virtual currency. The individuals who do this are called Bitcoin miners and they earn Bitcoins for each transaction they record. And, when you consider that a single Bitcoin is valued at more than $6,200, having a large-scale mining operation can be an extremely valuable asset.

Solar is a good fit for mining Bitcoin because of the sheer amount of electricity needed to do it. An operation of this size could otherwise put a serious strain on the local grid. But, with a huge solar array being built on the factory’s 14-acre parcel of land, the operation will be able to be run cleanly and without affecting the local grid. In fact, due to Illinois’ policy of requiring utility companies to buy renewable energy, the project is even more economically beneficial.

How Will It All Work?

Space within the 165,000 square foot factory will be leased to bitcoin mining companies, with some space set aside to accommodate a training center that will teach solar panel installation.

Even though many financial experts don’t recognize Bitcoin as a viable currency, the virtual money is gaining in popularity and has been adopted by several industries, thus strengthening its worth and promise. But, even if the virtual currency winds up fading away, the factory can still be used for other purposes once it has been retrofitted with solar.

So, regardless of whether it will be used for mining Bitcoin or for some other use, the once-abandoned factory will see renewed life, thanks to solar.

Why Shatner?

William Shatner got interested in the solar industry after having solar panels installed on his house. He admits he doesn’t know the first thing about Bitcoin, but he’s learning and what he is discovering is that this expedition is as adventurous as anything Captain Kirk would have dealt with. “The concepts are really strange, and yet when you begin to grasp it, it makes sense,” Shatner said.

For solar installation companies, this story highlights the value of both industry trends and growth tied to celebrities and mainstream, popular media, as well as the need to pursue commercial solar projects as a way to sustain growth of your company into the future. With that in mind, if you’re a solar company interested in purchasing better solar leads, contact RGR Marketing today. We can provide you with verified leads that are validated and tailored to your specific demographics and requirements.

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