Brazil Solar Mega-Project Studies Bitcoin Mining Plan

Brazil's solar complex, Assu Sol, may add Bitcoin mining to capture surplus electricity and reduce curtailment losses.

*Engie received full commercial approval for the Assu Sol solar complex in Brazil on February 13, 2026.

*The project has a peak capacity of 895 MWp and includes 16 plants with over 1.5 million panels.

*Brazil has faced recurring curtailment since 2023 due to grid bottlenecks and excess renewable generation.

*Engie is studying Bitcoin mining as a flexible offtaker to monetize surplus electricity.

*The company estimates it would need about two years to deploy any mining or storage solution.