Core Insights - Soluna Holdings, Inc. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Siemens to develop a pilot project aimed at managing power demand for AI and high-performance computing using renewable energy [1][5] - The 2 MW pilot will be deployed at Soluna's Project Grace site in Texas, integrating Siemens' electrical infrastructure and controls to create a repeatable model for future AI deployments at renewable generation sites [2][3] Company Overview - Soluna Holdings focuses on developing green data centers for intensive computing applications, including Bitcoin mining and AI, by utilizing surplus renewable energy [9] - The company aims to transform renewable energy into global computing resources, strategically co-locating data centers with wind, solar, or hydroelectric power plants [9] Project Details - The pilot project will document performance under fast load steps and variable compute demand, addressing challenges posed by GPU-driven workloads on power stability [2][3] - The facility will utilize Siemens' SICAM SCADA platform for monitoring and control, ensuring scalability, grid stability, and energy efficiency [4] Strategic Goals - The partnership aims to optimize existing infrastructure to support the growing demand for AI technology while leveraging clean energy at competitive costs [4][5] - Soluna and Siemens expect to validate a scalable blueprint for behind-the-meter renewable compute, enhancing grid stability, energy efficiency, and reducing carbon impact [5]