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France Plans to Use Surplus Nuclear Power for Bitcoin Mining
Summary: According to reports, French lawmakers have submitted a proposal to use surplus electricity from nuclear power plants for Bitcoin mining, with an estimated annual revenue of 1-1.5 billion US dollars. The five-year pilot program will allow mining centers to co-locate with nuclear facilities, only activating when there is excess power, while also utilizing the heat ...
According to reports, French lawmakers have submitted a proposal to use surplus electricity from nuclear power plants for Bitcoin mining, with an estimated annual revenue of 1-1.5 billion US dollars. The five-year pilot program will allow mining centers to co-locate with nuclear facilities, only activating when there is excess power, while also utilizing the heat generated for heating or industrial purposes. The proposal was submitted to the French National Assembly on July 11. (Cryptoslate)