Soluna
Soluna co-locates data centers at renewable power plants to utilize wasted energy for applications like AI and Bitcoin mining, offering scalable, efficient, and environmentally friendly solutions.
Company Overview
Soluna addresses the challenge of wasted renewable energy by co-locating modular data centers directly at renewable power plants. These data centers harness excess energy for compute-intensive applications such as AI and Bitcoin mining. Soluna's operations emphasize sustainability, efficiency, and the direct use of clean energy at power production facilities.
Innovative Data Center Solutions
Soluna's data centers, known as Modular Data Centers (MDCs), are designed for flexibility, scalability, and rapid deployment. Their busbar system and Power Distribution Units (PDUs) ensure seamless electrical transfer and precise power management. The MDCs incorporate 72" diameter fans for optimized cooling with minimal energy use and louvered filters for clean airflow. Achieving a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) rating below 1.02 showcases their efficiency.
Technology and Infrastructure
Soluna employs advanced technologies, including the proprietary Maestro OS for optimizing operations and power management. Their data centers use direct liquid cooling and green power to minimize environmental impact. The deployment is further simplified with batch processing capabilities, bypassing the need for a powerful internet connection. Sensor-fusion technology enables automation, monitoring, and proactive maintenance, enhancing operational efficiency.
Projects and Initiatives
Soluna undertakes several major projects to utilize curbed renewable energy for high-density computing. Notable projects include Project Dorothy, a 50 MW data center in Texas, and Project Sophie, a 25 MW hydropower data center in Kentucky. Projects Marie and Edith have recently exited as confirmed in Q1 2023 and Q3 2022, respectively. Soluna's modular and scalable design supports rapid deployment, allowing data centers to be operational within 6 months.
Sustainable AI Development
Soluna offers AI Cloud services that enable sustainable and scalable AI development. Leveraging renewable energy sources at the point of production, their data centers are 18% cleaner than traditional facilities. This sustainable approach is complemented by cutting-edge GPU access and an enterprise-grade software platform, delivering turnkey solutions for AI development.