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State of Bitcoin Mining in Ethiopia, 2025

The "State of Bitcoin Mining in Ethiopia, 2025" was published on March 13th, 2025.

Contents of the report include; executive letter, vital numbers, registered bitcoin miners, registered data centers, substations and the grid, regulations and bureaucracy, case studies, and recommended sources.

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Leading voices

Dahab Miners is a leading bitcoin mining service from the United Arab Emirates. Most recently Ethiopia has been a big part of our success. With access to abundant renewable energy and a young workforce, our business has doubled in a year. We're currently in the market for even more operational miners in Ethiopia. Thank you to BitcoinBirr for helping us position for growth."

Rizwan Kamarudheen

CEO, Dahab Miners

ModernETH supplies, installs, and maintains renewable energy solutions for homes and businesses to ensure uninterrupted power for urban and rural areas in Ethiopia. As data centers continue their investment into Ethiopia, we look forward to supporting the BitcoinBirr community as a win-win for both consumers and producers of renewable energy.

Tadios Tefera

Founder, ModernETH

In our fifth year of operation, BitcoinBirr is fostering a growing community of bitcoin miners and energy professionals dedicated to accelerating Ethiopia’s progress. We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsors for supporting the vision of harnessing the power of the Nile River to generate 45 gigawatts of hydroelectric energy.

Kal Kassa

Founder, BitcoinBirr

OurPool, an anonymous wallet mining pool, is proud to offer direct payouts to Bitcoin miners with ultra-low fees and a dedicated support team ready to assist with everything from minor hiccups to major operational needs in Ethiopia and beyond.

Sunil Kumar

Head of Hashrate, OurPool

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of electricity in Ethiopia?
Bitcoin miners often have Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) of USD 0.032 to USD 0.036 kwh after taxes.
How many bitcoin miners are operating facilities in Ethiopia?
27 companies have licenses to operate "cryptocurrency mining" businesses, as of February 2025.
Does cryptocurrency mining qualify for investment incentives?
As per the the Ministry of Finance published Directive No. 1064/ 2025, cryptocurrency mining will no longer qualify for investment incentives.
How much have power producers in Ethiopia earned from bitcoin miners?
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) is earning $25 to $28 million per month from bitcoin miners in 2025.
Are there documents in place to understand the future of energy production in Ethiopia?
Yes, Ethiopian Energy Outlook was published by the Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopian Electric Power, Ethiopian Electric Utility and the Petroleum & Energy Authority in May 2025.