French lawmakers propose using surplus nuclear power for Bitcoin mining, with annual revenue potentially reaching $150 million

According to CryptoSlate, French lawmakers recently submitted a bill to the National Assembly proposing a five-year pilot program for Bitcoin mining, using excess electricity from nuclear power plants for mining. According to the French Association for the Development of Digital Assets (ADAN), utilizing 1 gigawatt of surplus electricity can bring in $100 million to $150 million in revenue for France annually. Legislators say that this move not only compensates for the maintenance costs of nuclear power plants, but also avoids electricity waste and helps balance the power grid. The bill also mentions that the heat generated by mining can be used for areas such as district heating and greenhouse agriculture. If the pilot program is approved, it will be launched immediately and a feasibility assessment will be conducted six months later. Last month, it was reported that the French National Assembly temporarily rejected a proposal for Bitcoin mining due to procedural issues.