Computing component arrangement based on ramping capabilities
Examples relate to a method includes monitoring a set of parameters. The set of parameters are associated with a first set of computing components and a second set of computing components. The first set of computing components is located in a first region and the second set of computing components is located in a second region. The first region is positioned proximate a generation station control system associated with a generation station and the second region is positioned remotely from the generation station control system. Each computing system of the second set of computing components is configured to adjust power consumption during operation. The method also include adjusting power consumption at one or more computing components of the second set of computing components based on the set of parameters.
1. A system comprising:
a first set of computing components located in a first region, wherein the first region is positioned proximate a generation station control system associated with a generation station;
a second set of computing components located in a second region, wherein the second region is positioned remotely from the generation station control system, wherein the second set of computing components is configured to receive behind-the-meter (BTM) power from the generation station, and wherein each computing component of the second set of computing components is configured to adjust power consumption during operation; and
a control system configured to:
monitor a set of parameters, wherein the set of parameters include BTM power availability at the second set of computing components; and
adjust power consumption at one or more computing components of the second set of computing components based on the set of parameters.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the generation station is a BTM power generation station, and wherein the first set of computing components is configured to receive BTM power from the BTM power generation station.
3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first set of computing components is further configured to receive utility-scale electrical power from an electrical grid.
4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the control system is further configured to:
while monitoring the set of parameters, provide power consumption instructions to the first set of computing components such that each computing component of the first set of computing components maintains constant power consumption above a threshold power consumption using the BTM power from the BTM power generation station or the utility-scale electrical power from the electrical grid.
5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the control system is further configured to:
perform a comparison between a price for the BTM power and a price for the utility-scale electrical power; and
based on the comparison, determine the power consumption instructions for the first set of computing components.
6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the control system is further configured to:
determine BTM power availability at the first set of computing components for an upcoming duration prior to performing the comparison between the price for the BTM power and the price for the utility-scale electrical power.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the generation station is a BTM power generation station configured to generate utility-scale electrical power for supply to an electrical grid, and wherein the second set of computing components is configured to receive the BTM power from the BTM power generation station.
8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the second set of computing components is connected to the BTM power generation station at a location behind a point of interconnection between the generation station and the electrical grid.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the BTM power received by the second set of computing components is electrical power produced by the generation station and transmitted to the second set of computing components behind a Point of Interconnection between the generation station and an electrical grid.
10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second set of computing components is electrically connected to the generation station that is subject to metering by one or more utility-scale generation-side meters, wherein the BTM power received by the second set of computing components has not passed through the one or more utility-scale generation-side meters.
11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control system is configured to:
while monitoring the set of parameters, determine a decrease in a cost associated with using BTM power at the second set of computing components; and
responsive to determining the decrease in cost, cause one or more computing component of the second set of computing components to increase frequency during operation.
12. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control system is configured to:
while monitoring the set of parameters, determine a decrease in a cost associated with using BTM power at the second set of computing components; and
responsive to determining the decrease in cost, cause one or more computing components of the second set of computing components to ramp up power consumption.
13. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control system is configured to:
while monitoring the set of parameters, determine an increase in a cost associated with using BTM power at the second set of computing systems; and
responsive to determining the increase in cost, cause one or more computing components of the second set of computing components to switch to a low power mode.
14. The system of claim 1 , wherein the control system is configured to:
while monitoring the set of parameters, determine an increase in a cost associated with using BTM power at the second set of computing components; and
responsive to determining the increase in cost, cause one or more computing components of the second set of computing components to power off.
15. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first set of computing components is positioned within a climate-controlled environment at the first region such that the first set of computing components operate within a threshold range of temperatures.
16. The system of claim 15 , wherein the wherein climate-controlled environment is at the generation station control system, and wherein the second set of computing components is positioned within a flexible datacenter such that each computing component of the second set of computing components is exposed to ambient air.
17. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first region is positioned within a threshold distance from the generation station control system, and wherein the second region is positioned beyond the threshold distance from the generation station control system.
18. The system of claim 17 , wherein the second region is positioned proximate the first region.
19. A method comprising:
monitoring, by a control system, a set of parameters,
wherein the set of parameters are associated with a first set of computing components and a second set of computing components,
wherein the first set of computing components is located in a first region and the second set of computing components is located in a second region,
wherein the first region is positioned proximate a generation station control system associated with a generation station and the second region is positioned remotely from the generation station control system,
wherein the second set of computing components is configured to receive behind-the-meter (BTM) power from the generation station,
wherein each computing component of the second set of computing components is configured to adjust power consumption during operation; and
adjusting, by the control system, power consumption at one or more computing components of the second set of computing components based on the set of parameters.
20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the second set of computing systems is configured to receive behind-the-meter (BTM) power, and wherein monitoring the set of parameters comprises monitoring BTM power availability at the second set of computing components.
21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the generation station is a BTM power generation station, and wherein the second set of computing components is positioned within a flexible datacenter located proximate the BTM power generation station and a threshold distance from the generation station control system.
22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the first set of computing components is configured to receive: (i) BTM power from the BTM power generation station and (ii) utility-scale electrical power from an electrical grid; and
wherein monitoring the set of parameters comprises:
determining BTM power availability at the first set of computing components; and
responsive to determining that the BTM power is available at the first set of computing components, performing a comparison between a price for the BTM power and a price for the utility-scale electrical power.
23. The method of claim 22 , further comprising:
based on the comparison, determining that the price for the BTM power exceeds the price for the utility-scale electrical power; and
responsive to determining that the price for the BTM power exceeds the price for the utility-scale electrical power, causing the first set of computing components to maintain constant power consumption during operation using the utility-scale electrical power from the electrical grid.
24. The method of claim 22 , further comprising:
based on the comparison, determining that the price for the BTM power is below the price for the utility-scale electrical power; and
responsive to determining that the price for the BTM power is below the price for the utility-scale electrical power, causing the first set of computing components to maintain constant power consumption during operation using the BTM power from the BTM power generation station.
25. The method of claim 19 , wherein monitoring the set of parameters comprises:
determining BTM power is available at the second set of computing components; and
responsive to determining that the BTM power is available at the second set of computing components, determining that a price of the BTM power is below a threshold price; and
wherein adjusting power consumption of one or more computing components of the second set of computing components comprises:
causing the one or more computing components to ramp up power consumption responsive to determining that the price of the BTM power is below the threshold price.
26. The method of claim 25 , wherein causing the one or more computing components to ramp up power consumption comprises:
causing the one or more computing components to operate in a high power mode, wherein the high power mode involves operating at an increased processing speed.
27. The method of claim 19 , wherein monitoring the set of parameters comprises:
determining BTM power is available at the second set of computing components; and
responsive to determining that the BTM power is available at the second set of computing components, determining that a price of the BTM power is above a threshold price; and
wherein adjusting power consumption of one or more computing systems of the second set of computing components comprises:
causing the one or more computing components to ramp down power consumption responsive to determining that the price of the BTM power is above the threshold price.
28. The method of claim 19 , wherein monitoring the set of parameters comprises:
monitoring an indication of frequency status of an electrical grid; and
wherein adjusting power consumption at one or more computing components of the second set of computing components based on the set of parameters comprises:
based on frequency status, adjusting power consumption at a first plurality of computing components from the first set of computing components and a second plurality of computing components from the second set of computing components.
29. The method of claim 19 , wherein monitoring the set of parameters comprises:
monitoring a current price for a cryptocurrency, a price for BTM power, and a price for utility-scale electrical power; and
wherein adjusting power consumption of one or more computing components of the second set of computing components comprises:
adjusting the power consumption of the one or more computing components such that the one or more computing components generate the cryptocurrency when a revenue associated with generating the cryptocurrency exceeds a cost associated with generating the cryptocurrency.
30. A non-transitory computer-readable medium configured to store instructions that, when executed by a computing system, cause the computing system to perform operations comprising:
monitoring a set of parameters, wherein the set of parameters are associated with a first set of computing components and a second set of computing components,
wherein the first set of computing components is located in a first region and the second set of computing components is located in a second region,
wherein the first region is positioned proximate a generation station control system associated with a generation station and the second region is positioned remotely from the generation station control system,
wherein the second set of computing components is configured to receive behind-the-meter (BTM) power from the generation station,
wherein each computing component of the second set of computing components is configured to adjust constant power consumption during operation, and
adjusting power consumption at one or more computing components of the second set of computing components based on the set of parameters.