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.

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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.

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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 structure
• The rise of brokers, aggregators, and neo clouds—and why they matter
• How legacy crypto infrastructure is powering the AI boom
• What AI customers really want—and where hyperscalers fall short
• Predictions about consolidation, specialization, and masked complexity
• Why renewable energy isn’t just part of the AI future—it is the AI future

Links & Resources:

• View Soluna's AI Market Map here.
• Learn more about Soluna Cloud here.

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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 Riverside

Links & Resources:

• Listent to Professor Ren’s first episode on Clean Integration here.
• Read Professor Ren’s latest research here.

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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 Member

Links & 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.com
• Join our AMA series to engage with Soluna’s leadership: bit.ly/asksoluna

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, Soluna
• John Belizaire – CEO, Soluna

Links & Resources:

• Explore Soluna’s Investor Center for the latest updates and resources.
• Learn more about Soluna Cloud’s sustainable approach to AI: Renewable Computing

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In this episode, CEO and host John Belizaire sits down with Mary O'Reilly, Chief People Officer at Soluna, to discuss how we're fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. Mary shares insights on how the company attracts and develops talent, supports rural job creation, and aligns its workforce strategy with the demands of AI and Renewable Computing.

Episode Highlights:

• Rural Job Creation: Soluna’s efforts in building job opportunities in rural Texas, including partnerships with local schools and colleges.
• Veteran Recruitment: Programs like the Veterans Affairs Skill Bridge help veterans transition into renewable energy and tech sectors.
• AI Training & Development: The Soluna Learning Lab and enterprise AI tools equip employees to stay ahead of the curve in this fast-evolving industry.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Soluna's focus on creating a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives to drive innovation.

Guest Speakers:

• Mary O'Reilly– Chief People Officer, Soluna
• John Belizaire – CEO, Soluna

Links & Resources:

• Join our team! Explore opportunities on our Careers page.
• Learn more about Soluna Cloud’s sustainable approach to AI: Renewable Computing

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Stay tuned for Episode 5, where we’ll learn more about the energy and sustainability at Soluna.

Soluna CEO John Belizaire sits down with CFO John Tunison to discuss the financial strategy behind scaling Soluna Cloud. Together, they explore the unique opportunities of running sustainable data centers, balancing profitability with renewable energy goals, and how recent financing wins are propelling Soluna forward.

Episode Highlights:

• A Financial Foundation for AI: How Soluna’s innovative model balances cost efficiency with sustainability.
• Recent Wins: The impact of financing deals like the $25M equity purchase agreement.
• Future Projects: Updates on expansions like Project Kati and Rosa, aligned with Soluna’s mission for clean computing.

Guest Speaker:

• John Tunison – CFO, Soluna
• John Belizaire – CEO, Soluna

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• Explore Soluna’s Investor Center for the latest updates and resources.
• Learn more about Soluna Cloud’s sustainable approach to AI: Renewable Computing

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Next Episode:
Stay tuned for Episode 4, where we’ll dive deeper into the people and culture at Soluna.