Pakistan is utilizing 2000 megawatts of surplus power for Bitcoin mining and AI to reduce waste and promote technological development.
As of March 2025, Pakistan's installed power generation capacity is 46,600 megawatts, with a slight increase from the previous year. Nearly 14% of the installed capacity is idle, especially during the winter off-peak season when demand can drop to 12,000 megawatts.
Pakistan aims to convert the unused surplus power of its thermal power plants into a source of income through Bitcoin mining and AI data centers. This move is intended to transform the financial burden of capacity pricing into high-value digital assets. The first phase of Pakistan's Bitcoin mining program is set to launch in 2025, allocating 2,000 megawatts of power for mining and AI data centers. Future phases plan to integrate renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro), marking a long-term shift of these operations towards sustainable energy. (Cointelegraph)
Pakistan Plans to Invest Surplus Power into Bitcoin Mining and AI
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