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title: "Soluna names new chief to drive AI growth"
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description: "Soluna Holdings appointed former Microsoft executive Ryan Carver as Chief Development Officer on July 16, 2026. Carver will oversee the lifecycle of its AI and high-performance computing data center platform to strengthen its renewable-powered infrastructure strategy. The company develops green data centers co-located with renewable energy sources."
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# Soluna names new chief to drive AI growth

An announcement from Soluna Holdings ( (SLNH) ) is now available.

Soluna Holdings, Inc. is a Nasdaq-listed developer of green data centers that transform surplus renewable energy into high-performance computing capacity for applications such as Bitcoin mining and generative AI. The company co-locates its digital infrastructure with wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants and uses proprietary software to deliver cost-effective, sustainable computing solutions while supporting grid efficiency.

Soluna Appointed former Microsoft hyperscale executive Ryan Carver as Chief Development Officer on July 16, 2026, tasking him with overseeing the full lifecycle of its AI and high-performance computing data center platform. Reporting directly to CEO John Belizaire, Carver’s cross-functional remit across development, construction, operations, and power integration is intended to strengthen Soluna’s behind-the-meter, renewable-powered AI infrastructure strategy and support the company’s next phase of growth.

The most recent analyst rating on (SLNH) stock is a Buy  
with a $5.00 price target.  
To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Soluna Holdings stock,  
see the SLNH Stock Forecast page.

**Spark’s Take on SLNH Stock**

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SLNH is a Neutral.

The score is held down primarily by very weak financial performance (large operating/net losses and substantial negative free cash flow). Technicals also remain bearish with the stock below key moving averages and negative MACD. Corporate events are a constructive offset (index inclusion, Nasdaq compliance, and project/JV progress), but they do not outweigh the current profitability and cash-burn profile.

To see Spark’s full report on SLNH stock,  
click here.

**More about Soluna Holdings**

Soluna Holdings, Inc. is a Nasdaq-listed developer of green data centers that transform surplus renewable energy into high-performance computing capacity for applications such as Bitcoin mining and generative AI. The company co-locates its digital infrastructure with wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants and uses proprietary software to deliver cost-effective, sustainable computing solutions while supporting grid efficiency.

Soluna Appointed former Microsoft hyperscale executive Ryan Carver as Chief Development Officer on July 16, 2026, tasking him with overseeing the full lifecycle of its AI and high-performance computing data center platform. Reporting directly to CEO John Belizaire, Carver’s cross-functional remit across development, construction, operations, and power integration is intended to strengthen Soluna’s behind-the-meter, renewable-powered AI infrastructure strategy and support the company’s next phase of growth.

**Average Trading Volume:** 23,948,197

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Sell

**Current Market Cap:** $175.1M

For an in-depth examination of SLNH stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.

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