MiningStore Launches 10 MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in Iowa, Expanding Institutional-Grade Infrastructure on the MISO Grid
MiningStore, a leading U.S. Bitcoin mining infrastructure provider, announced the launch of a 10 megawatt (MW) air-cooled Bitcoin mining facility in Iowa. The strategic expansion reinforces MiningStore’s position as one of the fastest-growing infrastructure operators in the United States and adds more than 3,500 ASIC miner slots to the MISO power grid.
The first 5 MW phase is already energized and operational, while the remaining 5 MW will be fully commissioned by October 2025. Developed in partnership with a strategic investor, the project marks another milestone in MiningStore’s mission to deliver scalable, energy-efficient infrastructure to meet the surging demand from institutional Bitcoin miners.
“As Bitcoin mining matures into an institutional asset class, operators need infrastructure that delivers both performance and reliability,” said JohnPaul Baric, CEO of MiningStore. “This new Iowa facility positions our clients at the intersection of cost-effective power markets and institutional-grade operations, exactly where the future of Bitcoin mining is heading.”
Why Iowa? A Strategic Location for Bitcoin Mining Growth
Iowa has quickly emerged as a Bitcoin mining hub in the U.S. Midwest due to its combination of affordable power, favorable regulation, and reliable grid access. By situating this new facility on the MISO grid, MiningStore is able to integrate directly with wholesale energy markets and participate in demand-response programs that benefit both clients and the surrounding community.
Unlike traditional industrial loads, Bitcoin mining operations can ramp consumption up or down in real time. MiningStore’s new facility is designed with curtailment readiness, allowing it to reduce load during periods of peak grid demand. This helps support grid reliability, prevents strain on local energy resources, and provides critical flexibility to utilities and communities.
Additionally, the facility taps into otherwise wasted or stranded energy, converting electricity that would go unused into productive economic activity and new revenue streams for the region.
Infrastructure Designed for Efficiency and Scale
The Iowa site is built around containerized, air-cooled infrastructure engineered for maximum efficiency, scalability, and uptime. Its advanced airflow design supports high-density ASIC deployments while targeting 99% uptime outside of demand-response windows.
With more than 3,500 ASIC slots, the site offers flexibility for both individual miners entering the market and institutional-scale operators expanding existing fleets. The modular design also allows for rapid expansion, giving MiningStore the ability to scale capacity quickly based on hosting demand.
Key advantages of the facility include:
- 10 MW of institutional-grade Bitcoin mining infrastructure with expansion potential.
- Integration with the MISO power grid for cost-optimized electricity pricing.
- Air-cooled design, ensuring efficient thermal management for large-scale ASIC fleets.
- Built-in demand-response participation to align with grid needs.
- Utilization of wasted energy, turning stranded power into economic value.
MiningStore’s Proven Track Record
MiningStore has established itself as a trusted infrastructure partner with a proven operational history. The company currently operates seven active facilities with more than 10,000 miners deployed and has four additional projects scheduled for 2025.
Its diverse product portfolio enables investors and operators to engage with Bitcoin mining at any scale:
- Managed Mining Program (MMP): A turnkey service that handles procurement, deployment, and operations for clients.
- Hosting Services: Secure, energy-efficient hosting for ASIC fleets of any size.
- Remote Hands: Fully customized mining deployments designed for institutional investors and large-scale operators.
By combining operational excellence with deep technical expertise in both air-cooled and hydro-cooled sites, MiningStore ensures its clients benefit from transparent operations, reliable uptime, and scalable hosting capacity.
Supporting Local Communities and Economic Development
In addition to strengthening the global Bitcoin network, the Iowa facility is expected to provide direct economic benefits to the local community. MiningStore is creating full-time jobs in operations, engineering, and monitoring, helping build Iowa’s role as a critical hub in America’s digital infrastructure landscape.
By serving as a flexible grid resource through demand-response participation, the facility also contributes to grid resilience, ensuring energy resources are available to local communities during times of peak demand.
Positioned for Long-Term Market Growth
The Bitcoin mining industry continues to evolve rapidly, with global hashrate reaching new highs and network difficulty increasing. Access to reliable, cost-effective, and grid-integrated hosting capacity has become a competitive necessity for both institutional investors and professional miners.
MiningStore’s Iowa facility is built to address this demand while demonstrating how Bitcoin mining can align with energy markets, by repurposing wasted energy, supporting grid flexibility, and delivering investor-ready infrastructure at scale.
MiningStore welcomes inquiries from:
- Institutional investors seeking to diversify portfolios with modular data center infrastructure.
- Fund managers and operators looking for secure hosting for ASIC fleets (air- or hydro-cooled).
- New entrants exploring whether Bitcoin mining is the right strategic fit for their investment thesis.
To reserve capacity or discuss opportunities, book a call or contact sales@miningstore.com.
About MiningStore
MiningStore is a Bitcoin mining infrastructure company headquartered in Iowa, operating over 10,000 miners across seven facilities. Through its Managed Mining Program (MMP), Hosting Services, and Remote Hands deployments, MiningStore enables investors and institutions to participate in Bitcoin’s decentralized infrastructure. The company prioritizes operational excellence, energy efficiency, and long-term value creation as Bitcoin mining evolves into a mature industrial sector.
