Though details are scant, the project, which is named after Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman to travel in space, is expected to be developed in two 50 MW phases, and will leverage wind energy to drive sustainable computing at scale.
“With Project Ellen, we continue to prove that computing can be a powerful driver for renewable energy adoption,” said John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings, in a written statement.
“This expansion in Texas reinforces our commitment to solving the challenge of underutilized green power while providing the infrastructure needed for the future of Bitcoin and AI,” he added.
Once the project is completed, Soluna, which is based in Albany, New York, is expected to have over 698 MW of data center capacity in operation, construction, or development, reinforcing its commitment to renewable energy adoption.
In a press release, the company said it will now focus on completing definitive power purchase agreements and land agreements for the site, as well as continued planning with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates Texas's electrical grid.
