Capstone Green Energy Announces New 4 MW, Two-Year EaaS Contract – Plans to Expand Rental Fleet to 21.1 MW by March 31, 2022
Capstone Green Energy Corporation (CGRN) has announced a new long-term rental contract for 4 megawatts (MW) in the cryptocurrency mining sector, aiming to expand its Energy as a Service (EaaS) offerings. This agreement supports Capstone's goal to grow its rental fleet to 21.1 MW by March 31, 2022. The project utilizes waste gas from onsite oil and gas production, providing operational savings and emissions reduction. CEO Darren Jamison emphasized that this model enhances profitability due to higher contribution margins compared to traditional sales.
- New 4 MW long-term rental contract increases Capstone's total rental fleet to 21.1 MW by March 31, 2022.
- Leverages waste gas as a free fuel source, resulting in operational cost savings and reduced emissions.
- Rental contracts generate higher contribution margins than traditional product sales.
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Remote Data Center Located on Oil & Gas Well Handles Cryptocurrency Mining
“Capstone continues to expand its EaaS business, including its long-term rental program. This is an important element in achieving our near-term profitability goals as rentals generate higher contribution margin rates than traditional product sales,” said
Located on an oil and gas well, this remote data center handles large volume, blockchain and cryptocurrency mining. The customer approached Capstone looking for an innovative way to take advantage of their existing on-site associated production gas, a byproduct that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere.
Because Capstone microturbines are designed to offer fuel flexibility, the system will use the waste gas, essentially as free fuel, a benefit that not only reduces emissions but also offers operational savings. Further, the added reliability, low emissions, and nominal maintenance requirements of microturbine-based rental systems make them an ideal solution for remote locations, which can be hard to reach and often deal with challenging climate conditions.
Cryptocurrency mining is the process by which new crypto "coins" are entered into circulation. Their production requires highly sophisticated computers, often in a data center, to solve complex computational math problems. By their very nature, data centers require tremendous amounts of electricity. At a time when the utility grid is strained due to extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and inadequate transmission, on-site power provides a resilient, cost-effective alternative for energy-intensive facilities.
By offering customers Energy as a Service,
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