Key Highlights:
- French lawmakers propose using excess energy for BTC mining
- Trial would span five years and use 1GW of surplus power
- Could generate $100M–$150M in annual revenue
- Heat from mining could be reused for industrial and residential heating
Innovative Energy Strategy Targets Bitcoin Mining
France is exploring a new strategy to monetize surplus electricity through bitcoin mining. Lawmakers have submitted a bill proposing a five-year trial that would direct excess grid power—often wasted—toward crypto mining operations.Reducing Waste and Boosting Revenue
The proposal highlights how overproduced energy, especially from nuclear sources, is frequently sold at a loss. By redirecting 1 gigawatt to mining, France could generate up to $150 million in annual revenue, according to the Association for the Development of Digital Assets (ADAN).Using Mining Heat as a Resource
The bill also underscores the potential to recover heat produced by mining equipment. This “waste heat” could warm greenhouses, power industrial processes, or heat homes—an approach already adopted in parts of Scandinavia. If approved, the trial could turn France into a European leader in energy-efficient bitcoin mining, especially as the country looks to enhance grid resilience and reduce economic waste.
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