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DealsMay 19, 2026, 07:01 AM

Canaan Wins 8 MW Hash-to-Heat Bid for Nordic District Heating Network

AI Summary

Canaan Inc. announced it won a competitive bid to supply its hash-to-heat equipment to a Nordic district heating network. The project involves Canaan's advanced Avalon A1566HA series hydro-cooled units, totaling approximately 8 MW in capacity, designed to convert compute waste into high-temperature hot water for local heating. This win includes a follow-on order for 6 MW, building on an existing 2 MW deployment, and is expected to provide heating to about 2,800 homes, validating Canaan's expansion into energy-integrated compute infrastructure.

Key Highlights

  • Canaan Inc. won a competitive bid to supply hash-to-heat equipment to a Nordic district heating network.
  • The project utilizes Canaan's Avalon A1566HA series hydro-cooled units with 8 MW combined capacity.
  • Equipment delivers high-grade hot water at approximately 80 degrees Celsius for heating networks.
  • An initial 2 MW capacity (228 A1566HA units) is already operational in the region.
  • A follow-on order for an additional 6 MW (692 A1566HA units) was placed in March 2026.
  • The 8 MW project is expected to provide reliable heating to approximately 2,800 homes.
  • This validates Canaan's expansion into energy-integrated compute infrastructure.