Bitcoin Miners Turn Tomato Greenhouses with 3MW Waste-Heat Project

GateUser-afe07a92 · 2026-01-07T12:21:45+00:00

Canaan plans to recycle heat from Bitcoin mining to support tomato farming in Manitoba through a 3MW pilot project with Bitforest Investment, aiming to create a sustainable, replicable heating model for greenhouses using mining waste heat.

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2026-01-07 12:21:45

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Source: Cryptonews Original Title: Bitcoin miners turn tomato greenhouses with 3MW waste-heat project Original Link: Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Canaan announced plans to convert heat generated by mining operations into a heating source for tomato cultivation in Canada.

The firm unveiled a partnership with Bitforest Investment in Manitoba to develop a 3-megawatt pilot program aimed at reusing thermal energy from mining machines to support agricultural greenhouse operations.

The project involves recovering heat generated by Avalon A1566HA-460T mining machines and using it as a supplementary energy source for greenhouse facilities. The 24-month pilot program utilizes Canaan’s liquid-cooling systems to capture thermal energy and preheat water feeding the greenhouses’ electric boilers, reducing overall energy demand.

Nangeng Zhang, Chairman and CEO of Canaan, stated that the objective extends beyond installing equipment for a single project. The company aims to create a data-driven, replicable model that will enable measurement, modeling, and scaling of heat recovery for agricultural use in cold climates.

The system integrates with Bitforest’s greenhouse operations by recycling heat from mining equipment that would otherwise be dissipated, reducing dependence on fossil-fuel-powered boilers. Canaan will install 360 liquid-cooled units as part of the initiative. Bitforest operates tomato production facilities in Manitoba.

The move follows similar environmental initiatives in the cryptocurrency mining sector, as miners pursue greener and more sustainable energy solutions.

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GasBankrupter

· 23h ago

Mining waste heat used to grow tomatoes? That's a really creative idea. Combining computing power and agriculture is something I’m hearing for the first time, haha.

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BuyHighSellLow

· 01-07 12:50

Kano Mining Company's move is amazing—using mining residual heat to grow tomatoes. Now that's what I call sustainable development... Hopefully not just an excuse to freeload on electricity costs haha

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OnchainUndercover

· 01-07 12:50

Hey, this operation is great. Using mining heat to grow tomatoes, feeling the circular economy vibe now.

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DustCollector

· 01-07 12:45

Using waste heat from the mining farm to grow tomatoes? That's brilliant—earning from both computing power and vegetable fields at the same time. Truly making the most of resources.

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faded_wojak.eth

· 01-07 12:39

Kano miner waste heat used to grow tomatoes? I've seen a lot of these green mining tricks, but if it really saves electricity, let's just consider it environmentally friendly haha

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WalletInspector

· 01-07 12:35

Kano Mining Machine is into agriculture now. With this, mining can also grow tomatoes. Recycling truly is awesome.

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FomoAnxiety

· 01-07 12:30

Hey, this operation is amazing. Mining machine waste heat is used to grow tomatoes. This is true sustainable mining.

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