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CleanSpark makes a significant move. The Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company has signed a 20-year infrastructure lease with a global tech firm — whose name remains confidential — at its Sandersville campus in Georgia.
The contract covers infrastructure capable of supporting 175 megawatts of critical computing load. In terms of numbers: $6.6 billion in contractual revenue over the initial period, with the potential to rise to $11.6 billion if the tenant exercises its two extension options. The average expected annual net operating income is around $330 million. The first deliveries are scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027. Not anytime soon.
This is the biggest shift for CleanSpark since its inception.
From Bitcoin Mining to AI Data Centers
CleanSpark recently announced its intention to redirect part of its electrical capacity and mining infrastructure towards data centers for artificial intelligence. The idea: diversify revenue streams and no longer rely solely on Bitcoin prices — which rise, fall, and repeat. The Sandersville lease is the first real manifestation of this pivot.
And there’s more. In parallel, the unnamed tenant has signed a letter of intent and an exclusivity agreement covering CleanSpark’s entire Texas portfolio. We’re talking about a secured and planned power capacity that could reach 885 megawatts in Texas. If this turns into firm leases, CleanSpark becomes a major infrastructure lessor for cloud and AI workloads — not just a Bitcoin miner with warehouses full of machines.
But it’s still a letter of intent. Not a contract. The distinction matters.
50 Exahashes Per Second and 13,924 Bitcoin in Reserve
Meanwhile, the mining side is operational. CleanSpark produced 614 Bitcoin in early July, bringing its operational hash rate to 50 exahashes per second — a record for the company. Not insignificant.
Cash reserves have climbed to 13,924 Bitcoin. It is one of the largest reserves among public miners. Management has chosen to keep the majority of mined Bitcoin rather than sell them, betting on their long-term value. This strategy clearly contrasts with other industry players who prefer to liquidate quickly to generate cash.
So CleanSpark is playing on two fronts: mining Bitcoin, keeping it, and leasing its infrastructure to tech giants for AI. It’s a bit like a power plant becoming both an energy producer and a premium industrial real estate owner.
Wall Street Partially Convinced
Analysts have generally received the announcement well. Citizens initiated coverage with an outperform rating and a price target of $27, highlighting the transition to large-scale computing capacity. Chardan, on the other hand, raised its target from $16 to $19 while maintaining a buy recommendation. Both framed the Sandersville lease as proof that CleanSpark can monetize its energy and real estate assets beyond pure mining.
Investors reacted more cautiously. The stock surged over 20% pre-market at the announcement — then scaled back to about a 9% gain during the day. Enthusiasm, then recalibration. Classic.
What the lease concretely brings: contractual rent from a creditworthy tenant, a source of revenue that doesn’t fluctuate with hash prices. The mining fleet remains intact, as do Bitcoin cash reserves. CleanSpark does not sacrifice its core business — it adds a layer of stable income on top.
However, execution remains the real test. Bringing 175 megawatts online by the end of 2027 is a tight schedule. And turning the Texas letter of intent — 885 potential megawatts — into signed leases takes time, negotiations, and probably surprises along the way. No details on the technical or regulatory hurdles CleanSpark might face in Texas. The source does not specify.
The demand for high-performance computing infrastructure is exploding with the acceleration of generative AI. Cloud giants and hyperscalers are looking for spaces with available energy, pre-equipped land, and operators capable of handling massive electrical power. CleanSpark, with its mining campuses already connected to the grid, checks several of these boxes. That’s probably why this anonymous tenant knocked on their door.
It remains to be seen if Texas follows suit. 885 potential megawatts is a figure that far exceeds Georgia’s 175. If it materializes, CleanSpark will no longer be just a Bitcoin miner with an AI side business — it will be the opposite.
$330 million in average annual net operating income. That’s the figure management highlights for Sandersville alone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total amount of the contract signed by CleanSpark in Sandersville?
CleanSpark has signed a 20-year lease valued at $6.6 billion, with the potential to reach $11.6 billion if the tenant exercises both extension options.
When are the first data center deliveries expected?
The first deliveries are scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027, according to CleanSpark.
How many Bitcoin does CleanSpark hold in reserve?
CleanSpark holds 13,924 Bitcoin in cash reserves, one of the largest among publicly listed miners.
