Canaan Inc. Launches 3MW Compute Heat Recovery Pilot to Support Greenhouse Heating
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 08 2026- Energy Efficiency Improvement: Canaan Inc.'s 3MW compute heat recovery pilot in Manitoba aims to capture approximately 90% of the electricity consumed by 360 liquid-cooled servers, significantly reducing heating costs for greenhouses while enhancing energy utilization efficiency.
- Innovative Heating Model: The project utilizes waste heat from computing servers to preheat intake water for electric boilers, effectively maintaining internal climate conditions for crops like tomatoes during cold months, thereby promoting agricultural growth.
- Shared Economic Benefits: Should Bitforest participate in grid demand-response programs or sell surplus power back to the grid, Canaan will share in the resulting economic benefits, further enhancing the project's commercial viability.
- Sustainability Strategy: This pilot is part of Canaan's broader energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, aiming to leverage high-density computing as a dual-purpose asset that supports low-carbon heating solutions in line with Canada's carbon pricing policies.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
