CleanSpark Restores Mining Capacity After Hurricane Helene Devastates Multiple U.S. States
CleanSpark, a prominent Bitcoin mining firm based in the U.S., is in the process of restoring power to its facilities after Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding, power outages, and damage across several states. The miner’s operations were heavily impacted, with its hash rate dropping from 28 exahashes per second (EH/s) to 10.5 EH/s after it was forced to shut down 365 MW of power at its southeast Georgia site on Sept. 27.
In a statement on Sept. 30, CleanSpark CEO Zach Bradford announced that the company has successfully restored 200 MW of power, bringing its current operating hash rate up to 22 EH/s. The remaining 165 MW of power is expected to be restored by Oct. 4. The miner was able to maintain its hash rate above 10.5 EH/s through its other facilities in northwest Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
Bradford emphasized that CleanSpark’s mining infrastructure suffered no “material damage” from the storm and, most importantly, all employees are safe.
Hurricane Helene’s Devastating Impact
Unfortunately, Hurricane Helene — classified as a Category 4 storm on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale — has left a tragic toll in its wake. According to CBS News, the hurricane has claimed at least 137 lives and caused significant damage across Florida, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The hurricane’s winds reached up to 140 miles per hour, leading to widespread road closures and severe flooding. The death toll is anticipated to increase as hundreds of individuals are still unaccounted for.
Bradford concluded the update with a message of gratitude, acknowledging the safety of CleanSpark’s team members and the resilience of its infrastructure amid one of the most powerful hurricanes in recent history.
Recovery Efforts Continue
As CleanSpark works to restore full operational capacity, the company remains focused on supporting its employees and ensuring the safety of its facilities. The crypto mining industry as a whole faces challenges in dealing with natural disasters, with power-intensive operations vulnerable to disruptions from severe weather events. CleanSpark’s swift recovery highlights its preparedness and the robustness of its mining infrastructure.
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