A Milestone for Sustainable Bitcoin Mining
Just in time for the start of Finland’s 2024 heating season, the Genesis data center was launched. The waste heat generated by the Bitcoin data center – exceeding 70°C – is used to supply a surrounding industrial area and households with year-round heat via the existing district heating network. Terahash relies on state-of-the-art mining systems from manufacturer MicroBT, specially designed for efficient heat utilization.
Since its launch, the modern data center has maintained an uptime of over 99% and has consistently provided reliable heat output. This success confirms the immense potential to scale this technical concept to a medium double-digit megawatt range in the coming years.
Mining Site Aurora: The Next Expansion Phase
Following the successful launch, the next logical step follows: In close partnership with the district heating operator and additional local stakeholders, the second data center “Aurora” is being established. While the operator handles integration into the district heating grid and regional heat supply, terahash and local partners are responsible for the installation and operation of the mining systems.
“We are proud to be ushering in a new era of Bitcoin mining with all our partners. Our approach demonstrates that mining can not only be climate-friendly, but also actively contribute to the energy transition in Europe,” says Fabian Weber, Head of Hashrate at terahash.energy.
Additionally, the Aurora data center has been officially approved for participation in Finland’s load balancing programs – further evidence of how flexible Bitcoin mining can support grid stability and thus serve as a valuable piece of the energy transition puzzle.
