Clean Integration

Soluna Computing

Bitcoin, crypto, and batchable computing – could they be the keys to scaling the renewables sector? John Belizaire, CEO at Soluna Computing, sits down with experts to discuss the path to making renewables the primary, most affordable energy source. Soluna (Nasdaq: SLNH) develops integrated, utility-scale projects that combine renewable energy power plants with high-performance computing facilities–turning curtailed or wasted energy into profits.

  1. APR 17

    Soluna & Cormint: Smarter, Faster Data Centers at Project Kati 1

    In this episode of Clean Integration, Soluna CEO John Belizaire sits down with Jamie McAvity, Founder and CEO of Cormint Data Systems, to talk about what really powers modern compute: infrastructure. From early missteps to a refined, infrastructure-first model, Jamie shares how Cormint is rethinking the design, build, and deployment of data centers. Together, John and Jamie break down why energy, not hardware, is quickly becoming the defining constraint in scaling AI and Bitcoin infrastructure. The conversation also dives into Soluna and Cormint’s collaboration on Project Kati 1, and what it reveals about the future of modular, renewable-powered data centers. In this episode, they cover: Why an “infrastructure-first” approach is critical to avoiding risk and building durable, scalable systems How zero-based design helps eliminate unnecessary complexity and accelerate deployment The strategic advantage of colocating with renewable energy, especially within ERCOT What Project Kati 1 reveals about the future of modular data center builds Learn More To explore how Soluna is building renewable-powered infrastructure for Bitcoin and AI, visit:https://solunacomputing.com Read our latest blog, The AI Energy Wall and the End of Invisible Infrastructure, for a deeper look at why electricity is becoming the defining constraint of the AI era — and Soluna’s Renewable Computing solution.  Learn more about our collaboration with Cormint. Join the conversation on LinkedIn and X @SolunaHoldings.

    26 min
  2. Why AI Changes the Energy Equation

    APR 13

    Why AI Changes the Energy Equation

    In the second episode of the new Clean Integration limited series, Cybele Ramirez, Head of Marketing at Soluna, sits down with CEO John Belizaire to zoom in on AI through the operator's perspective. In this episode, we challenge the common misconception that AI is a lightweight digital tool. From an operator’s perspective, AI behaves more like heavy industry than a typical cloud application. Join us as we break down why the physical constraints of power, cooling, and space are returning to the forefront of computing and how Soluna is building the "Renewable Computing" infrastructure required to support it. In this conversation, John reflects on: Software vs. Heavy Industry: Why AI is a physical manufacturing process for intelligence, not just "advanced code." Why dropping AI into legacy data centers creates "high-tech ovens" instead of efficient clusters. Comparing the energy use between Web Hosting, Bitcoin, and AI. Renewable Computing: The shift toward building infrastructure where power is abundant and scalable, rather than where demand sits. How Siemens and Metrobloks are helping Soluna modularize and stabilize the next generation of AI data centers. Did you enjoy this episode? This is only the start! Follow along in this series for more conversations on digital infrastructure and the future of renewable-powered computing. Learn More To explore how Soluna is building renewable-powered infrastructure for Bitcoin and AI, visit: https://solunacomputing.com Read our latest blog, The AI Energy Wall and the End of Invisible Infrastructure, for a deeper look at why electricity is becoming the defining constraint of the AI era — and Soluna’s Renewable Computing solution. Join the conversation on LinkedIn and X @SolunaHoldings.

    27 min
  3. From the Internet to AI: The Infrastructure Reckoning

    FEB 25

    From the Internet to AI: The Infrastructure Reckoning

    Every major computing shift starts as a software story. But it quickly becomes an infrastructure story. The internet wasn’t just websites. It required fiber, routers, data centers, and entirely new industries. Bitcoin wasn’t just digital money. It required massive energy consumption and resilient computing environments. Now, AI is no longer just a chat interface. It’s becoming an industrial-scale intelligence utility, and it’s pushing the energy grid to its limits. In this conversation, Soluna's CEO, John Belizaire, reflects on: His first experience with the internet during the Mosaic browser era What the dot-com boom taught us about infrastructure bottlenecks Why AI is driving demand at a pace the grid was never designed to handle How energy, not chips, has become the real constraint Why Soluna started with Bitcoin intentionally How operating energy-intensive computing at scale prepared Soluna for AI What worries him about the current AI capital cycle Why this wave will trigger a global infrastructure upgrade The key insight: Power drives every economic boom in history. And AI is no exception. Soluna was built at the intersection of renewable energy and computing to solve a very specific problem — stranded renewable power. Bitcoin was the first workload that made the model viable. AI may be the largest. As John puts it, the primary product AI companies are buying today isn’t just compute. It’s speed to power. Did you enjoy this episode? This is only the start! Follow along in this series, where we’ll explore why AI behaves more like an industrial system than a software product, and what that means for infrastructure, grid design, and the future of renewable-powered computing. Learn More To explore how Soluna is building renewable-powered infrastructure for Bitcoin and AI, visit:https://solunacomputing.com Read our latest blog, The AI Energy Wall and the End of Invisible Infrastructure, for a deeper look at why electricity is becoming the defining constraint of the AI era — and Soluna’s Renewable Computing solution.  Join the conversation on LinkedIn and X @SolunaHoldings.

    32 min
  4. 08/13/2025

    Case Study: How BitMine Scaled Smarter with Soluna and Luxor

    In this episode of Clean Integration, Soluna CEO John Belizaire sits down with Ethan Vera (CEO, Luxor Technologies), Christopher Gleeson (Customer Success Lead, Soluna), and Phil Ng (VP of Corporate Development, Soluna) to unpack a real-world case study that shows what’s possible when the right partners come together. We explore how Soluna and Luxor joined forces to help a capital-savvy miner scale their hashrate quickly, efficiently, and with minimal risk, delivering a truly turnkey solution that covered everything from ASIC procurement and financing to infrastructure, optimization, and operations. You’ll hear about: Why miners underestimate operational uptime and risk, and how to fix it.The role of Luxor’s hash rate forward sales in enabling rapid, non-dilutive expansion.How LuxOS firmware optimization delivered ~10% more efficiency.The power of aligning infrastructure, financing, and software into one cohesive strategy.Lessons for new and scaling miners on avoiding costly deployment mistakes.Predictions for 2030: decentralization, grid integration, and the rise of “intelligent mining.”Whether you’re a miner, investor, or just curious about where Bitcoin hosting is headed, this conversation is packed with insights on collaboration, execution, and scaling smarter. 🔗 Read the full case study: https://www.solunacomputing.com/research/luxor-bitmine/ Connect with Us: 💡 Learn more: solunacomputing.com 📧 Contact: hosting@solunacomputing.com 🔗 Follow Soluna on LinkedIn and X

    30 min

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Bitcoin, crypto, and batchable computing – could they be the keys to scaling the renewables sector? John Belizaire, CEO at Soluna Computing, sits down with experts to discuss the path to making renewables the primary, most affordable energy source. Soluna (Nasdaq: SLNH) develops integrated, utility-scale projects that combine renewable energy power plants with high-performance computing facilities–turning curtailed or wasted energy into profits.

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