Aspen Creek Digital Corporation (ACDC) builds behind‑the‑meter data centers that are co‑located with new renewable energy projects, allowing cryptocurrency miners and high‑performance computing firms to secure low‑cost, carbon‑transparent power. By acting as the primary power taker, ACDC accelerates the commissioning of wind and solar farms, reduces electricity price volatility, and feeds excess generation back into the grid, while also supporting local economic development.
Funding
$8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing consume large amounts of electricity, leading to high energy costs, price volatility, and significant carbon emissions. Existing data center models often rely on grid power without direct integration of new renewable projects, limiting grid decarbonization and community benefits.
Solution
Acdigitalcorp (ACDC) develops “behind‑the‑meter” data centers that are co‑located with newly built renewable energy projects. By acting as the primary power taker from the outset, the data center enables rapid commissioning of wind or solar farms, providing a stable, low‑cost electricity source for mining operations. The integrated model delivers carbon‑transparent power, reduces exposure to market price swings, and feeds excess renewable generation back into the grid, enhancing overall grid flexibility. ACDC also partners with local communities to generate domestically sourced power, create jobs, and increase tax revenue, aligning commercial mining needs with regional economic development.
Target Audience
Primary customers are cryptocurrency mining operators and other high‑performance computing firms seeking reliable, low‑cost renewable electricity, as well as utilities and municipalities interested in accelerating renewable project deployment.
Features
- Co‑located data center design that purchases power directly from adjacent renewable projects
- Behind‑the‑meter infrastructure delivering carbon‑transparent electricity for mining workloads
- Financial and energy engineering that locks in long‑term power pricing to mitigate volatility
- Grid‑support services that export surplus renewable generation, improving overall system reliability
- Community engagement framework providing local employment and tax‑base growth
- Scalable architecture for building a fleet of renewably powered high‑performance computing facilities