Crusoe Energy Systems

AI is transforming the world, but at what cost? As machine learning models become more powerful, their energy demands rise, sparking concerns about sustainability. Is it possible to shape the future of AI without depleting the planet's resources? Crusoe Energy Systems shows that it is.

Crusoe Energy Systems is the industry’s first vertically integrated, purpose-built AI cloud platform, redefining AI cloud infrastructure. Recognized as the “gold standard” for its reliability and performance in developing, training, and deploying AI models, the platform is powered by clean, renewable energy, aligning the future of computing with climate sustainability. Crusoe Energy Systems lowers emissions while delivering cost-effective computing power by optimizing energy use and reducing reliance on traditional power grids.

The technical specifications of Crusoe Energy Systems’ AI cloud highlight its commitment to high performance. The company utilizes NVIDIA H200, H100 SXM, A100 SXM GPU instances, and NVIDIA Quantum InfiniBand networking to accelerate distributed training on clusters ranging from 8 to over 8,000 GPUs. Crusoe Energy Systems employs NVIDIA H200, H100, L40S, A100, and A40 GPUs for scalable inference, enabling 20B+ parameter model inference on a single card. These powerful resources help AI researchers and developers tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of innovation.

“With our vertically integrated approach, we innovate faster, deploying state-of-the-art capacity online in a fraction of the time of legacy cloud providers while delivering unmatched results, turning the promises of AI into reality,” says Co-founder and CEO Chase Lochmiller. Leading Fortune 500 companies rely on Crusoe Energy Systems’s advanced, AI-optimized cloud to support their most demanding AI applications.

Fostering Harmony between Sustainability and Innovation

Crusoe Energy Systems leverages wasted, stranded, and clean energy sources, such as excess renewable power from wind and solar farms, to run its AI cloud platform. This approach reduces emissions and offers a cost-effective alternative for companies seeking to run their workloads sustainably. By making high-performance computing accessible to startups and large enterprises, Crusoe Energy Systems enables organizations to focus on AI innovation without compromising their environmental values.

Crusoe Energy Systems’ cloud platform provides a comprehensive suite of services for machine learning training and inference, featuring an intuitive management console. Services include on-demand and reserved instances of high-performance GPUs, general-purpose and storage-optimized CPUs, block storage, and shared disks. Advanced networking capabilities, such as InfiniBand networks, VPC networks, firewall rules, and DNS, ensure seamless connectivity and security.

Investing in the Future of AI

Recent developments exemplify Crusoe Energy Systems’ commitment to expanding its AI data center infrastructure. The company’s USD 3.4 billion joint venture with Blue Owl Capital and Primary Digital Infrastructure, announced in October 2024, will accelerate the development of AI data centers. In July 2024, Crusoe Energy Systems unveiled plans for an initial 200 MW AI data center at Lancium Clean Campus, with future expansion plans already in place. These investments reinforce the company’s long-term vision and dedication to providing the resources necessary for AI’s continued growth.

Crusoe Energy Systems is also committed to fostering innovation and empowering the next generation of AI innovators. Through STEM education initiatives, hackathons, and partnerships, the company invests in a future where AI and clean energy drive progress together. In June 2024, Crusoe Energy Systems and Lowercarbon co-hosted an AI hackathon focused on sustainable solutions, bringing together top talent to drive real-world impact.

As AI reshapes industries, the need for scalable, efficient, and sustainable computing has never been greater. Crusoe Energy Systems isn’t just keeping pace—it’s setting the standard. By merging cutting-edge AI infrastructure with a commitment to sustainability, Crusoe Energy Systems demonstrates that technological progress and environmental responsibility are not mutually exclusive.