Bitcoin mining already consumes around 30% of Paraguay’s electricity, and further demand growth could create an energy deficit by 2029. Some mining capacity can still be switched off during peak hours, while authorities are also considering a strategic Bitcoin reserve funded by surplus hydropower.

Paraguay Could Face Energy Shortage Because Of Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin mining already consumes around 30% of Paraguay’s electricity, and further demand growth could create an energy deficit by 2029. Some mining capacity can still be switched off during peak hours, while authorities are also considering a strategic Bitcoin reserve funded by surplus hydropower.
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Bitcoin mining already consumes around 30% of Paraguay’s electricity, and further demand growth could create an energy deficit by 2029. Some mining capacity can still be switched off during peak hours, while authorities are also considering a strategic Bitcoin reserve funded by surplus hydropower.
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