Episode notes
At the FREE Energy Summit in Lisbon on May 14, 2026, Paulo Gonçalves explores how abandoned and underutilised power plants in Portugal could be repurposed through Bitcoin mining.
Paulo discusses how stranded energy assets can gain a new life by monetising unused energy capacity while creating new strategic infrastructure opportunities.
About the FREE Energy Summit 2026
A gathering focused on real-world projects operating at the intersection of Bitcoin mining and energy systems. The summit explores how Bitcoin mining can help optimise infrastructure, stabilise grids, monetise surplus energy, and support Europe’s energy transition.
More about the event: https://energysummit.freemadeira.org/
About FREE Madeira: https://freemadeira.org/
Paulo discusses how stranded energy assets can gain a new life by monetising unused energy capacity while creating new strategic infrastructure opportunities.
About the FREE Energy Summit 2026
A gathering focused on real-world projects operating at the intersection of Bitcoin mining and energy systems. The summit explores how Bitcoin mining can help optimise infrastructure, stabilise grids, monetise surplus energy, and support Europe’s energy transition.
More about the event: https://energysummit.freemadeira.org/
About FREE Madeira: https://freemadeira.org/
