French deputies have proposed utilizing surplus electricity for bitcoin mining, sparking lively discussions at the National Assembly.
Strategy to Use Surplus Electricity
Members of the National Assembly of France have suggested utilizing surplus electricity to power bitcoin mining farms. Under this bill filed on July 11, 2025, it is projected that one gigawatt could generate up to $150 million annually. The law aims to target companies located near power plants to rejuvenate existing industrial wastelands.
Successful Examples Abroad
France is looking to the experience of other countries such as Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, where bitcoin mining is actively using surplus electricity. In Texas and Finland, there are also examples where mining farms provide power and heat to local populations.
Prospects for Mining in France
The proposal includes not only profit generation from mining but also the recovery of heat for residential and greenhouse heating. The French Minister of Digital Affairs noted that the issue of utilizing surplus electricity for bitcoin mining requires careful discussion, free of bias.
The emergence of the idea of bitcoin mining at the national policy level could change France's approach to electricity and create a new industry that provides not only economic growth but also addresses issues of energy surplus.
