Bitcoin mining hosting in Norway
Norway offers near-100% renewable hydro power and a cold climate ideal for air-cooled ASICs. Bull Miners' Norwegian capacity is currently at capacity (join the waitlist via contact). The big caveat: in March 2026 Parliament instructed the government to bring a bill banning crypto-mining data centres, and its scope is not yet defined.
Country data checked 2 November 2026 · live rates updated hourly
Our Norway sites (live)
| Site | Power rate | Monitored uptime | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway — Arctic | $0.0178/kWh | 99.80% | At capacity |
Power is billed on actual kWh and deducted from your miner's earnings; net earnings are credited to your balance daily. See hosting terms.
Norway mining at a glance
Public data, checked 2 November 2026. Sources linked.
| Factor | Norway |
|---|---|
| Power source | ~92% hydro, ~7% wind · source |
| Electricity tax 2026 | 7.13 øre/kWh standard (data centres lost the reduced rate in 2023) · source |
| Regulation | Storting asked for a ban bill on crypto-mining data centres (Mar 2026); no enacted text yet · source |
| Share of global hashrate | 1.7% (#9), flat, Q4 2026 · source |
| Climate | Trondheim annual mean 5.8 °C; free-air cooling year-round |
Who Norway suits
Ideal for owners who value renewable power and stable cooling, on shorter terms while the legal situation settles.
Cooling
Free-air cooling all year — air-cooled machines run at full spec with no derating.
Key risks
- A pending legal ban on crypto-mining data centres; whether existing sites are covered is not yet defined.
- Host capacity is being converted to AI/HPC (e.g. Bitdeer's Tydal site), shrinking ASIC space.
- Spot-price exposure in the NO3/NO4 price zones.
Machines we recommend for Norway
| Model | Hashrate | Power | Price | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitmain Antminer S21 XP (270Th) | 270Th/s | 3,645 W | $2,907.00 | Air-cooled, thrives in cold air |
| Bitmain Antminer S23 (318Th) | 318Th/s | 3,498 W | $4,799.00 | 11 J/TH air-cooled flagship |
Estimate profit at Norway rates with the mining calculator or compare all models on profitability.
Mining hosting in Norway — questions
Is crypto mining banned in Norway?
Not yet. In March 2026 the Storting instructed the government to bring forward a bill banning data centres used for crypto mining. As of November 2026 no law has been enacted and 'crypto mining' has not been defined, so scope and timing are open.
Why mine in Norway?
Power is roughly 92% hydro and the cold climate allows free-air cooling all year, so machines run at full rated hashrate with minimal cooling overhead.
Can I still host a new miner in Norway?
Only where we have free capacity — check the live availability on this page. If Norwegian sites are full, Finland, Iceland and Canada offer similar cold-climate, renewable conditions.
What tax applies to mining electricity in Norway?
Data centres pay the standard electricity tax (7.13 øre/kWh in 2026) after losing the reduced rate in 2023, because mining loads couldn't be separated from other use.