Episode notes
At the FREE Energy Summit in Lisbon on May 14, 2026, Bastien Desteuque presents The 150 TWh Ghost, exploring how France could potentially double the Bitcoin network hashrate.
Bastien examines France’s unique energy landscape and discusses what large-scale unused energy capacity could mean for Bitcoin mining and the future of European grid strategy.
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/
Bastien examines France’s unique energy landscape and discusses what large-scale unused energy capacity could mean for Bitcoin mining and the future of European grid strategy.
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/
