Tether is making strategic moves in the crypto world by partnering with Adecoagro, a major agribusiness in South America, to launch a Bitcoin mining operation powered entirely by renewable energy.

This initiative, based in Brazil, aims to harness surplus energy that would otherwise be wasted, signaling a shift towards sustainability in cryptocurrency mining. With Tether holding a 70% stake in Adecoagro, they are positioning themselves for leadership in eco-friendly Bitcoin production.

Green Power for More Sustainable Bitcoin Mining

Tether’s collaboration with Adecoagro represents a significant step toward environmentally responsible Bitcoin mining. Adecoagro generates more than 230 megawatts from renewable sources including solar, wind, and biomass.

The Brazilian pilot project seeks to utilize excess energy for Bitcoin mining, a move that not only monetizes unused electricity but also enhances grid reliability, promoting decentralized energy solutions.

“Tether partners with Adecoagro to develop renewable energy-powered Bitcoin mining in Brazil.”
— @MRACRYPTO
July 3, 2025

Earlier this year, after cementing their stake in Adecoagro, Tether is now in a unique position to influence both energy generation and mining operations. The company plans to integrate its proprietary Tether Mining Operating System (Tether MOS) to manage mining hardware and intends to make this software open-source in the future, potentially heralding a wave of similar collaborations focused on renewable energy across other regions.

Tech-Driven Sustainability Meets Industry Ambition

This initiative is part of Tether’s broader ambition of becoming the leading Bitcoin miner worldwide. The response from the crypto community has been largely positive, particularly highlighting the environmental benefits of using renewable resources for mining.

“JUST IN: Tether to invest BILLIONS into Bitcoin mining with ambition to become the biggest Bitcoin miner in the world – CEO Paulo Ardoino”
— @BTC_Archive
May 30, 2025

With Brazil setting the stage for this bold venture, only time will tell how the market will react to this energy-centric approach and if it can be scaled globally amidst regulatory considerations.