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. From the Internet to AI: The Infrastructure Reckoning

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    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

  2. 08/10/2025

    Scaling Renewable Computing: Inside Soluna’s $100M Partnership with Generate Capital

    Host and VP of Corporate Development at Soluna Phil Ng sits down with Soluna CEO John Belizaire and Generate Capital Principal Ryan Miller to unpack what their recent $100M milestone means for the future of Renewable Computing. Together, they discuss how this partnership came to life, why it matters for the clean energy transition, and what it signals for the next era of sustainable, high-performance data centers powering AI, Bitcoin, and beyond. Episode Highlights:  How Soluna and Generate Capital are partnering to scale green data centers that turn wasted renewable energy into computing power.Why Project Kati — a 166 MW wind-powered site in Texas — represents Soluna’s largest and most ambitious development to date.How this $100M facility will accelerate Soluna’s 1 GW+ pipeline of renewable computing projects.The importance of aligning financial innovation with sustainable infrastructure.Why renewable energy is essential to meeting the growing demand for AI and high-performance computing.Join the Conversation: Have questions about Soluna or Renewable Computing? Ask us anything: bit.ly/asksoluna Connect with us:  LinkedInTwitterYoutubeResourcesFor Investors

    18 min

  3. 13/08/2025

    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

  4. 22/07/2025

    Why Hosting Is No Longer Plan B for Bitcoin Miners

    CEO John Belizaire is joined by Soluna’s VP of Corporate Development, Phil Ng, and Customer Success Lead, Christopher Gleeson, to unpack the impact of the 2024 Bitcoin Halving, rising energy demand, and why miners are rethinking infrastructure.  They discuss: ✔ How top miners are scaling smarter and consolidating ✔ Why power access is now a competitive advantage ✔ The rise of hybrid strategies blending self-owned and hosted infrastructure ✔ How Soluna’s ‘Relentless Stewardship’ delivers uptime, transparency, and trust ✔ What’s ahead for Bitcoin infrastructure in 2026 Whether you’re a miner, investor, or just Bitcoin-curious, this episode offers an insider look at the strategies driving the next wave of growth. Connect with Us: 💡 Learn more: solunacomputing.com 📧 Contact: hosting@solunacomputing.com 🔗 Follow Soluna on LinkedIn and X

    26 min

  5. 27/03/2025

    Mapping the AI Computing Industry

    In this episode of Clean Integration, host John Belizaire (CEO, Soluna) is joined by Dip Patel (CTO, Soluna) and Brian Cochrane (Head of Sales, Soluna Cloud) for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of AI compute infrastructure. Together, they unpack Soluna’s new AI Market Map—an ecosystem-level view of the players, opportunities, and bottlenecks shaping the future of AI compute. From the explosive growth of “neo clouds” to the challenges of energy demand and the looming threat of GPU scarcity, this conversation maps out where the industry is headed—and what it will take to build AI sustainably. Episode Highlights:  What Soluna's AI Market Map reveals about the industry's structureThe rise of brokers, aggregators, and neo clouds—and why they matterHow legacy crypto infrastructure is powering the AI boomWhat AI customers really want—and where hyperscalers fall shortPredictions about consolidation, specialization, and masked complexityWhy renewable energy isn’t just part of the AI future—it is the AI futureLinks & Resources: View Soluna's AI Market Map here.Learn more about Soluna Cloud here.Join the Conversation: Have questions about Soluna Cloud or renewable computing? Ask us anything: bit.ly/asksoluna Connect with us:  LinkedInTwitterYoutubeResourcesFor InvestorsFor AI Enterprises

    47 min

  6. 06/03/2025

    AI’s Environmental Impact with Professor Shaolei Ren

    In this episode of Clean Integration, Soluna CEO John Belizaire and CTO Dip Patel sit down with Professor Shaolei Ren from the University of California, Riverside, to discuss one of the most pressing challenges of AI today—its environmental footprint. Professor Ren’s research sits at the intersection of AI, sustainability, and environmental justice, exploring the hidden costs of AI’s water usage, energy consumption, and air pollution. With AI models growing exponentially in size, and data centers consuming unprecedented amounts of energy, this conversation dives into the tangible impact of AI on the environment, policy efforts to regulate AI’s resource consumption, and how innovative solutions—like co-located renewable-powered data centers—can help create a more sustainable future. Episode Highlights:  The Rise of AI’s Energy and Water Demands: How AI's rapid adoption is driving massive increases in energy and water consumption.Policy & Regulation Updates: The latest legislative efforts to hold data centers accountable for their environmental impact.Hidden Costs of AI Growth: How AI-driven data centers contribute to regional air pollution and environmental inequities.The Case for Renewable Computing: Why co-locating AI infrastructure with renewable power plants is a crucial step toward sustainability.Health & Environmental Impacts: New research on how energy choices for AI computing affect human health and carbon emissions.The Future of AI & Sustainability: Why efficiency alone won’t be enough and what’s needed to align AI growth with global sustainability goals.Guest Speaker: Professor Shaolei Ren – Associate Professor, Electrical & Computer Engineering, UC RiversideLinks & Resources: Listent to Professor Ren’s first episode on Clean Integration here. Read Professor Ren’s latest research here. Join the Conversation: Have questions about Soluna Cloud or renewable computing? Ask us anything: bit.ly/asksoluna Connect with us:  LinkedInTwitterYoutubeResourcesFor InvestorsFor AI Enterprises

    37 min

  7. 28/02/2025

    The Future of Hyperscale Infrastructure & AI with Dan Golding

    Soluna CEO John Belizaire sits down with Dan Golding, Chief Technology Officer at Appleby Strategy Group and a key member of Soluna’s Advisory Board. With decades of experience scaling data centers for hyperscalers like AOL and Google, Dan shares his insights on how AI and cloud infrastructure are evolving to meet the demands of a sustainable, high-performance future. Episode Highlights:  The Evolution of Hyperscale Infrastructure: How data centers have transformed from 15MW to 500MW+ campuses over the last two decades.AI’s Energy Demand & Data Center Design: Why AI’s rapid expansion requires a rethink in power density, cooling, and network infrastructure.The Donut Model of Interconnection: Dan’s groundbreaking approach to bypassing traditional internet hierarchies and reshaping network structures.The Role of Renewable Energy in AI Infrastructure: How renewables must scale alongside data centers to meet future energy demands.The Resurgence of Nuclear Power: Why small modular reactors (SMRs) are gaining traction as a critical solution for zero-carbon energy.The Future of AI & Cloud: How enterprises are shifting toward on-premise AI deployments for security and control, and what this means for the industry.Guest Speaker: Dan Golding – CTO, Appleby Strategy Group & Soluna Advisory Board MemberLinks & Resources: Read Dan Golding’s insights on AI and energy: https://www.solunacomputing.com/blog/deepseek/Learn more about Soluna’s approach to renewable-powered computing: solunacomputing.comJoin our AMA series to engage with Soluna’s leadership: bit.ly/asksoluna

    34 min

  8. 10/02/2025

    The Power of Data Center Colocation with VP of Energy, Larbi Loudiyi

    In this episode, host and CEO John Belizaire sits down with Soluna’s VP of Energy, Larbi Loudiyi, to discuss a groundbreaking approach to powering AI workloads—co-locating data centers with renewable energy sources. They explore how this strategy enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and drives sustainability for enterprise AI. Larbi shares his journey in renewable energy, from developing wind farms in Morocco to pioneering the behind-the-meter (BTM) approach at Soluna. Together, they break down the misconceptions about colocation, the benefits of integrating data centers with renewables, and how this model is reshaping the industry. Episode Highlights:  What Co-Location Really Means – Differentiating traditional data center colocation from Soluna’s unique approach of placing data centers directly within wind and solar farms.Solving Grid Congestion & Curtailment – How co-locating data centers with renewables reduces energy waste and optimizes power consumption.Cost & Efficiency Benefits – Why leveraging existing power infrastructure results in lower costs, fewer transmission losses, and a smaller carbon footprint.Renewable Energy for AI Workloads – Addressing skepticism about the reliability of wind and solar for high-performance computing (HPC).Flexible Load & Demand Response – How Soluna’s data centers dynamically adjust power consumption to support grid stability and sustainability.The Future of AI & Energy – Trends in vertical integration, direct current power distribution, and the role of waste heat recovery in data centers.Guest Speaker: Larbi Loudiyi – VP of Energy, SolunaJohn Belizaire – CEO, SolunaLinks & Resources: Explore Soluna’s Investor Center for the latest updates and resources.Learn more about Soluna Cloud’s sustainable approach to AI: Renewable ComputingJoin the Conversation: Have questions about Soluna Cloud or renewable computing? Ask us anything: bit.ly/asksoluna Connect with us:  LinkedInTwitterYoutubeResourcesFor InvestorsFor AI Enterprises

    24 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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    Soluna Computing
  • Années d’activité
    2022 - 2026
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