IREN Achieves 31 EH/s Year-End Target
IREN has achieved its year-end target of 31 EH/s installed self-mining capacity, surpassing its original goal of 20 EH/s. The company expanded its Childress operating data centers from 20MW to 350MW, representing a 17-fold increase. Operating with 510MW of data centers at 15 J/TH efficiency, IREN is progressing toward 50 EH/s in H1 2025.
The Childress facility now supports 350MW of operating capacity with an additional 400MW available for expansion in 2025. Construction is ongoing for Phases 4 & 5 (2 x 150MW), with electrical equipment secured and S21 Pro Miners pre-purchased at $18.9/TH. The company maintains a construction pace of ~50MW of data centers monthly.
IREN ha raggiunto il suo obiettivo di fine anno di 31 EH/s di capacità di auto-mining installata, superando il suo obiettivo originale di 20 EH/s. L'azienda ha ampliato i suoi centri dati operativi di Childress da 20MW a 350MW, rappresentando un aumento di 17 volte. Operando con 510MW di centri dati a 15 J/TH di efficienza, IREN sta progredendo verso 50 EH/s nella prima metà del 2025.
La struttura di Childress ora supporta una capacità operativa di 350MW con ulteriori 400MW disponibili per l'espansione nel 2025. I lavori di costruzione sono in corso per le Fasi 4 e 5 (2 x 150MW), con attrezzature elettriche già assicurate e minatori S21 Pro pre-acquistati a $18.9/TH. L'azienda mantiene un ritmo di costruzione di circa 50MW di centri dati ogni mese.
IREN ha logrado su objetivo de fin de año de 31 EH/s de capacidad de auto-minado instalada, superando su meta original de 20 EH/s. La empresa amplió sus centros de datos operacionales en Childress de 20MW a 350MW, lo que representa un aumento de 17 veces. Operando con 510MW de centros de datos a una eficiencia de 15 J/TH, IREN está avanzando hacia 50 EH/s en la primera mitad de 2025.
La instalación de Childress ahora soporta 350MW de capacidad operativa con 400MW adicionales disponibles para expansión en 2025. La construcción está en curso para las Fases 4 y 5 (2 x 150MW), con equipos eléctricos asegurados y mineros S21 Pro pre-comprados a $18.9/TH. La empresa mantiene un ritmo de construcción de aproximadamente 50MW de centros de datos mensualmente.
IREN은 연말 목표인 31 EH/s의 자가 채굴 용량을 설치하며, 원래 목표인 20 EH/s를 초과 달성했습니다. 이 회사는 Childress 운영 데이터 센터의 용량을 20MW에서 350MW로 늘렸으며, 이는 17배 증가한 수치입니다. 15 J/TH의 효율성을 가진 510MW의 데이터 센터로 운영되면서, IREN은 2025년 상반기 50 EH/s 달성을 향해 나아가고 있습니다.
Childress 시설은 현재 350MW의 운영 용량을 지원하며, 2025년 확장을 위해 추가로 400MW의 용량이 제공됩니다. 4단계 및 5단계(2 x 150MW)의 공사가 진행 중이며, 전기 장비가 확보됐고 S21 Pro 채굴기가 $18.9/TH에 사전 구매되었습니다. 이 회사는 매월 약 50MW의 데이터 센터 건설을 유지하고 있습니다.
IREN a atteint son objectif de fin d'année de 31 EH/s de capacité d'auto-minage installée, dépassant ainsi son objectif initial de 20 EH/s. La société a élargi ses centres de données opérationnels à Childress de 20MW à 350MW, ce qui représente une augmentation de 17 fois. Opérant avec 510MW de centres de données à une efficacité de 15 J/TH, IREN progresse vers 50 EH/s au premier semestre 2025.
L'installation de Childress prend désormais en charge une capacité opérationnelle de 350MW avec 400MW supplémentaires disponibles pour une expansion en 2025. La construction des Phases 4 et 5 (2 x 150MW) est en cours, avec l'équipement électrique sécurisé et les mineurs S21 Pro préachetés à 18,9 $/TH. L'entreprise maintient un rythme de construction d'environ 50MW de centres de données par mois.
IREN hat sein Jahresendziel von 31 EH/s installierter Selbstmine-Kapazität erreicht und damit das ursprüngliche Ziel von 20 EH/s übertroffen. Das Unternehmen hat die Betriebsdatenzentren in Childress von 20MW auf 350MW erhöht, was einem 17-fachen Anstieg entspricht. Mit 510MW an Datenzentren bei einer Effizienz von 15 J/TH arbeitet IREN auf 50 EH/s in der ersten Hälfte von 2025 hin.
Die Childress-Anlage unterstützt nun eine Betriebsfähigkeit von 350MW, mit zusätzlichen 400MW, die für eine Expansion im Jahr 2025 zur Verfügung stehen. Der Bau für die Phasen 4 & 5 (2 x 150MW) ist im Gange, wobei die elektrische Ausrüstung gesichert ist und S21 Pro Miner zu einem Preis von 18,9 $/TH vorab gekauft wurden. Das Unternehmen hält ein Bautempo von etwa 50MW an Datenzentren pro Monat aufrecht.
- Exceeded year-end hashrate target reaching 31 EH/s vs 20 EH/s goal
- 17-fold expansion of operating capacity from 20MW to 350MW
- Secured additional 400MW power capacity for future growth
- Pre-purchased S21 Pro Miners at fixed price of $18.9/TH
- Maintaining efficient construction pace of ~50MW monthly
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Insights
The achievement of 31 EH/s mining capacity represents a remarkable
The secured S21 Pro miners at
With 400MW of additional power capacity available at Childress, IREN has the infrastructure backbone to support its aggressive growth targets. The 50MW monthly construction rate aligns perfectly with the H1 2025 expansion timeline, suggesting minimal execution risk for reaching the 50 EH/s target.
The scaling of data center capacity from 20MW to 350MW in one year represents exceptional infrastructure deployment capabilities. The standardized approach to building 50MW of data center capacity monthly indicates mature operational processes and effective supply chain management.
The pre-secured electrical equipment and established construction processes mitigate key execution risks. The 750MW Childress facility's modular expansion approach, with phases 4 & 5 adding 300MW, demonstrates sophisticated project planning that optimizes capital deployment while maintaining operational flexibility.
On Track for 50 EH/s in H1 2025
SYDNEY, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) (together with its subsidiaries, “IREN” or “the Company”) today announced it has reached its year-end target of 31 EH/s installed self-mining capacity, surpassing its original goal of 20 EH/s.
Daniel Roberts, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of IREN, commented:
“We’re proud to achieve 31 EH/s ahead of schedule, far exceeding the initial year-end target.
This year began with just 20MW of operating data centers at Childress, and we successfully expanded that footprint more than 17-fold to 350MW.
This remarkable progress is a testament to our 500+ on-site team, whose disciplined approach to procurement, construction, safety and innovation has been instrumental in achieving our ambitious growth targets. Their efforts provide a strong foundation as we progress toward our next milestone of 50 EH/s in H1 2025.
With industry-leading efficiency, low electricity costs, and unmatched execution capabilities, IREN is positioned as one of the fastest growing and lowest-cost Bitcoin miners globally.”
31 EH/s Milestone Achieved
Following completion of Childress Phase 3, IREN has increased its installed self-mining capacity from 28 EH/s to 31 EH/s, achieving 15 J/TH efficiency with 510MW of operating data centers.
Childress now supports 350MW of operating capacity, with an additional 400MW of available power at the 750MW project, enabling further expansion in 2025.
On-Track for 50 EH/s in H1 2025
IREN remains well-positioned to achieve its next growth target of 50 EH/s by H1 2025, supported by:
- Ongoing Construction: Civil works, data center erection and electrical installations for Childress Phases 4 & 5 (2 x 150MW) are progressing
- Long-Lead Procurement: Key electrical equipment is secured, with components either on-site or on order
- Proven Execution: Site teams and processes are in place to sustain the cadence of constructing ~50MW of data centers per month
- S21 Pro Miners Secured: Pre-purchased at a fixed price option of
$18.9 /TH
Childress Phases 1 - 3 (350MW)
Childress Phases 4 - 5 (300MW)
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damage to IREN’s property and infrastructure and the risk that any insurance IREN maintains may not fully cover all potential exposures; ongoing proceedings relating in part to the default, and any future litigation, claims and/or regulatory investigations, and the costs, expenses, use of resources, diversion of management time and efforts, liability and damages that may result therefrom; IREN's failure to comply with any laws including the anti-corruption laws of the United States and various international jurisdictions; any failure of IREN's compliance and risk management methods; any laws, regulations and ethical standards that may relate to IREN’s business, including those that relate to Bitcoin and the Bitcoin mining industry and those that relate to any other services it offers, including laws and regulations related to data privacy, cybersecurity and the storage, use or processing of information and consumer laws; IREN’s ability to attract, motivate and retain senior management and qualified employees; increased risks to IREN’s global operations including, but not limited to, political instability, acts of terrorism, theft and vandalism, cyberattacks and other cybersecurity incidents and unexpected regulatory and economic sanctions changes, among other things; climate change, severe weather conditions and natural and man-made disasters that may materially adversely affect IREN’s business, financial condition and results of operations; public health crises, including an outbreak of an infectious disease (such as COVID-19) and any governmental or industry measures taken in response; IREN’s ability to remain competitive in dynamic and rapidly evolving industries; damage to IREN’s brand and reputation; expectations relating to Environmental, Social or Governance issues or reporting; the costs of being a public company; the increased regulatory and compliance costs of IREN ceasing to be a foreign private issuer and an emerging growth company, as a result of which we will be required, among other things, to file periodic reports and registration statements on U.S. domestic issuer forms with the SEC commencing with our next fiscal year, prepare our financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP rather than IFRS, and to modify certain of our policies to comply with corporate governance practices required of U.S. domestic issuers; and other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in IREN’s annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on August 28, 2024 as such factors may be updated from time to time in its other filings with the SEC, accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and the Investor Relations section of IREN’s website at https://investors.iren.com.
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About IREN
IREN is a leading data center business powering the future of Bitcoin, AI and beyond utilizing
- Bitcoin Mining: providing security to the Bitcoin network, expanding to 50 EH/s in H1 2025. Operations since 2019.
- AI Cloud Services: providing cloud compute to AI customers, 1,896 NVIDIA H100 & H200 GPUs. Operations since 2024.
- Next-Generation Data Centers: 510MW of operating data centers, expanding to 810MW in H1 2025. Specifically designed and purpose-built infrastructure for high-performance and power-dense computing applications.
- Technology: technology stack for performance optimization of AI Cloud Services and Bitcoin Mining operations.
- Development Portfolio: 2,310MW of grid-connected power secured across North America, >2,000 acre property portfolio and additional development pipeline.
100% Renewable Energy (from clean or renewable energy sources or through the purchase of RECs): targets sites with low-cost & underutilized renewable energy, and supports electrical grids and local communities.
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