Pakistan Plans to Channel Surplus Electricity into Bitcoin Mining and AI Sectors

Pakistan is leveraging 2,000 MW of surplus electricity for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence to reduce waste and drive technological advancement.
As of March 2025, Pakistan’s installed power generation capacity stands at 46,600 MW, showing a slight increase from the previous year. Nearly 14% of this capacity remains idle, especially during off-peak winter periods when demand can drop to 12,000 MW.
Pakistan aims to convert the excess electricity from its underutilized thermal power plants into a revenue stream through Bitcoin mining and AI data centers. This initiative seeks to transform the financial burden of capacity charges into high-value digital assets. The first phase of Pakistan’s Bitcoin mining plan will launch in 2025, allocating 2,000 MW of electricity to mining and AI data centers. Future phases plan to integrate renewable energy sources—solar, wind, and hydropower—signaling a long-term shift of these operations toward sustainable energy. (Cointelegraph)