Solar-powered data center in a desert. Fully off-grid using solar, batteries and... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

andreybaskov 5 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Ask HN: What are you working on? (February 2026)

Solar-powered data center in a desert.

Fully off-grid using solar, batteries and Starlink for uplink. Focusing on AI inference at the beginning. Currently building our first prototype and testing cooling solutions.

https://solarcube.com

farmin 5 months ago [–]

How will you cool it? Will it be under ground? I’ve often thought about this as we have space and sunlight.

andreybaskov 5 months ago | [–]

I'm testing ground heat rejection system that dumps heat into the ground. It needs a lot of space, but you need it for panels anyways.

Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact