Can Bitcoin fix Pakistan’s energy problem? The 2,000 megawatt mining strategy explained
Can Bitcoin solve the energy crisis in Pakistan? 2,000 MW Mining Plan
As of March 2025, Pakistan boasted an installed power capacity of 46,600 MW, a slight increase from the previous year. Almost 14% of this capacity remains idle, especially during off-peak winter months when demand can drop as low as 12,000 MW.
The core issue here lies in capacity payments, fixed fees paid to power plants regardless of whether they produce electricity, which have soared as high as 2.1 trillion Pakistan rupees($7.45 billion) annually.