Put your
power to work
Vertebrai is MARA’s managed flexible load service. It helps data centers recover a portion of their power costs while keeping capacity available when they need it.
The problem for data centers
Your power bill starts before your halls do
Developers often pay for power long before their facilities or tenants can use it. Those costs add up while projects are coming online.
How Vertebrai works
A load that works around your power
We deploy modular compute on your site to put unused power to work, adjusting consumption as your needs change.
You Set the Limits
You set how much power is available and when
We Handle the Rest
We install, monitor, and maintain equipment
Start Recovering Costs
Offset the cost of unused power
Flexible
Adapts on demand
Modular Footprint
No water or fiber
Speed to value
Rapid deployment
How it works
You contracted 100 MW. You’re billed for 801
Most large-load tariffs set a billing floor, whether your data center draws the power or not.
Vertebrai puts it to work
The controllable load uses power you’re already paying for, plus the rest of your contracted capacity when the economics make sense.
Your halls come first
As you energize, Vertebrai steps aside to make room.
When the grid calls, Vertebrai responds
Vertebrai can shut down rapidly, reducing site demand without disrupting your data halls. That’s the kind of flexibility utilities increasingly ask large loads to provide.
Run your numbers
Adjust the inputs below to see what unused capacity could be costing you.
Illustrative scenario. Not based on an actual customer site.
What could Vertebrai save you?
Nearly a decade of turning power into compute
MARA is a global digital infrastructure enterprise. We needed a better way to manage power, offset costs, and adapt to changing demand. So we built Vertebrai.
energized capacity today
publicly traded
powered sites
continents of operation
Vertebrai in action
Giving renewables a second wind
In renewable-rich regions, negative power prices often force producers to curtail generation. Vertebrai offers an alternative. At our wind farm, it helped capture more value while reducing curtailment.
Make the most of every electron
When grid prices drop, Vertebrai powers up, preventing curtailment and helping increase utilization and revenue.
Good for the grid, easier on batteries
By adapting to available power, Vertebrai helps ease pressure on the grid and reduce the burden on battery systems.
Smarter power management
Flexible when the grid needs it
Vertebrai can reduce power consumption when the grid needs capacity, helping ease demand during periods of stress.
Take the load off your batteries
Vertebrai can reduce reliance on battery storage, potentially lowering investment, maintenance, and replacement costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What you need to know
Vertebrai is MARA’s managed flexible load that helps recover costs or generate revenue from underused power. MARA installs computing equipment on your site and runs it with software that matches the load to your available power. It uses power that has nowhere better to go, then ramps down almost immediately when you need that power back.
As an established digital infrastructure company, MARA has the resources to deploy and operate Vertebrai at scale. We handle equipment and ongoing operations, with investment and commercial terms tailored to your site.
You set the limits: how many megawatts the load can use, when it can run, and the price at which it stands down. Vertebrai works inside those limits, and your own commitments come first.
If you’re paying for power before your facility can use it, Vertebrai can put that power to work in the meantime and help offset what you’re paying. As your needs change, Vertebrai can quickly scale its load up or down, giving your facility the power it needs, when it needs it.
We plan for that from the start. Vertebrai’s modular equipment can scale back or be relocated as development progresses, making capacity available when your tenant needs it.
Your existing commitments take priority. Vertebrai can consume power during curtailment or unfavorable pricing periods, then scale back when grid sales become more attractive.
Deployment depends on your site’s power, space, and interconnection requirements. Our modular equipment is designed for deployment in weeks, subject to site conditions. Contact us to discuss your specifications.
Book a call with the team
See how Vertebrai can help you get more value from your power. Discuss what’s possible with your site.
