Advanced nuclear technology company Oklo has partnered with Vertiv, a provider of critical digital infrastructure services, to co-develop power and thermal management solutions for hyperscale and colocation data centers.
This collaboration will leverage steam and electricity generated by Oklo’s advanced nuclear power plants, marking a significant move towards sustainable energy use in digital infrastructure. A pilot technology demonstration is planned for the inaugural Oklo Aurora powerhouse. To tackle the increasing power demands in U.S. data centers, Oklo and Vertiv are working together to enhance operations through an integrated solution that optimizes power and cooling, merging Oklo’s clean energy generation with Vertiv’s advanced power and thermal management systems.
By utilizing heat from Oklo’s onsite power plant to improve Vertiv’s cooling systems, the partnership aims to boost energy efficiency in data centers.
Oklo co-founder and CEO Jacob DeWitte stated: “This agreement is about delivering clean power, energy-efficient cooling, and infrastructure solutions purpose-built for AI factories, data centers, and high-density compute. We are developing a plant concept that leverages proven, off-the-shelf components without altering the core design of our plants. Vertiv is an expert in cooling and power innovation for data centers and critical infrastructure, so co-designing these solutions from the outset, we can create greater value and efficiency for data center and infrastructure operators. We’re enhancing what already works to meet the needs of fast-growing industries with the speed, flexibility, and direct integration that our model is built to deliver.”
The initiative will supply reliable power for AI and high-performance computing while minimizing environmental impact. Together, they will create comprehensive reference designs for data centers powered by Oklo’s facilities.
Vertiv CEO Gio Albertazzi stated: “Our collaboration with Oklo is an extension of Vertiv’s commitment to energy-efficient infrastructure that supports modern data center demands. As the demand for AI and high-performance computing continues to grow, nuclear energy is increasingly a discussion point for hyperscale, colocation, and other large data centers. Vertiv is committed to driving innovation with the higher cooling capacities and energy efficiencies required to support modern data centers.”
Source: Oklo
