Mining
Bitcoin Mining Firm CleanSpark Working to Restore Power After Hurricane Helene
Tuesday. October 1 at 11:30 AM
1 min. readCleanSpark, a US Bitcoin mining company, is currently in the process of restoring power to all its facilities following the impact of Hurricane Helene. The hurricane caused significant flooding, power outages, and damage across multiple states. Initially, CleanSpark's hashrate dropped from 28 exahashes per second to 10.5 EH/s after shutting down 365 MW in Georgia. However, the company has since brought back 200 MW online, raising its operating hash rate to 22 EH/s. CleanSpark aims to have the remaining 165 MW operational by October 4. Despite the hurricane's severity, CleanSpark's mining infrastructure remained intact, with no significant damage reported. The company prioritizes the safety of its team members above all else. Hurricane Helene has resulted in numerous casualties and property damage across several states, with winds reaching up to 140 mph. Bitcoin's hash rate has fluctuated post-hurricane, but CleanSpark remains committed to restoring full power and operations.