Tenerife, the sun-drenched pearl of the Canary Islands, is not just a dream for farmers and nature lovers - it could also become a paradise for Bitcoin enthusiasts. Why? Because the island offers perfect conditions for installing solar panels on agricultural land and using the electricity directly for green Bitcoin mining. But what is the legal situation if you build photovoltaic systems on fields and use the electricity yourself - for mining rigs, for example? Up to what size is this permitted? We clarify the details and show how Tenerife can become a stage for sustainable Bitcoin mining.
Self-consumption: the key to solar bitcoin
Since Spain abolished the "sun tax" in 2019 (Real Decreto 244/2019), self-consumption of solar energy has been child's play. On Tenerife, farmers can install their own photovoltaic systems and use the electricity - at no extra cost. This is a game changer for Bitcoin miners: instead of buying expensive grid electricity, they generate their own energy directly in the fields. Whether for irrigation pumps during the day or mining rigs at night - self-consumption makes it possible. And the best thing? There is no fixed limit as long as the electricity does not flow into the grid.
Agriculture meets blockchain: Agri-PV and mining
Agricultural land on Tenerife (often called "suelo rústico") is subject to rules, but there are smart solutions. The Agri-photovoltaics (Agri-PV) allows solar panels to be installed above fields while bananas continue to grow or goats graze below. The authorities - such as the Cabildo de Tenerife - support such dual uses because they combine agriculture and energy production. For Bitcoin fans, this means you can run your farm and generate solar power for mining hardware at the same time - a win-win situation that could turn Tenerife into a green BTC island.
What size for solar bitcoin projects?
The size of your system depends on your needs - and on what the authorities approve. There is no fixed upper limit for self-consumption without feeding into the grid. Here are the details:
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Up to 15 kW: Ideal for small mining setups or businesses - hardly any bureaucracy, fast online.
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Up to 100 kWPerfect for medium-sized projects, e.g. a few ASIC miners plus agricultural use.
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Over 100 kWLarger systems for ambitious miners are possible, but require expert opinions and permits.
With an anti-surplus system, the electricity stays in the grid - whether for the fields or the blockchain. On Tenerife, with over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, a 100 kW system could easily supply 150,000 kWh a year - enough to keep dozens of Bitcoin miners running.
Tenerife: sun, subsidies and the future of crypto
The Canary Islands are pushing renewable energies with subsidies (e.g. NextGenerationEU), which reduces the cost of solar installations. This is a jackpot for farmers and Bitcoin miners: Cheap entry, high solar radiation and a legal framework that encourages self-consumption. Imagine this: A farmer runs his farm with solar power during the day and lets the miners run at night - all CO₂-neutral. Tenerife could thus become a pioneer for green Bitcoin mining, far away from the coal-fired power plants that often bring Bitcoin into disrepute.
How to start your solar bitcoin project
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Check areaIs your land "suelo rústico"? Is agriculture being maintained (e.g. via Agri-PV)?
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Plan requirementsHow much power do you need for mining and the farm? An ASIC miner (e.g. Antminer S19) draws around 3-4 kW - do the math!
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Ask authoritiesThe Cabildo or the municipality clarifies local rules and permits.
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Find a partnerAn installer plans the system - preferably with blockchain optimization in mind.
Conclusion: Tenerife as a green bitcoin hotspot
The legal situation on Tenerife makes solar installations on agricultural land not only feasible, but also attractive - especially for Bitcoin miners. With agri-PV, flexible sizes and government support, nothing stands in the way of a sustainable blockchain future. The sun provides the energy, the blockchain provides the profit - all without harming the planet. So, farmers and Bitcoin pioneers: seize the opportunity and make Tenerife the green heart of the Bitcoin world!
We will be happy to advise you via our consultation phone call in the green-bitcoin-farm.store or as a channel member in our Youtube channel.
Investors for agricultural blockchain projects in Tenerife please contact us by e-mail at invest@green-bitcoin.farm
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