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A collaboration between a nuclear energy firm and a digital infrastructure provider explores integrated solutions combining advanced nuclear power with high-efficiency cooling systems for large-scale data centers. The initiative reflects growing efforts to address energy demands and sustainability challenges in expanding digital infrastructure.
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Oklo and Vertiv Announce Collaboration to Advance Power and Cooling Solutions for Hyperscale and Colocation Data Centers in the United States
On June 27, 2024, Oklo Inc., a California-based advanced nuclear power company, announced a new partnership with Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. The partnership aims to develop integrated nuclear power and advanced cooling solutions tailored for hyperscale and colocation data centers in the United States.
According to the joint announcement, Oklo will supply its advanced fission power plants while Vertiv will provide data center cooling and infrastructure expertise. This collaboration targets the rising energy and cooling demands driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence and cloud computing workloads in large-scale data centers.
Specific project details, such as deployment timelines, plant capacities, or financial terms, were not disclosed in the announcement. The companies stated their integrated offering is intended to address grid reliability and sustainability by providing low-carbon, continuous power and efficient thermal management for critical facilities.
Jacob DeWitte, CEO of Oklo, said, "This collaboration marks a significant step in bringing reliable, clean power to the growing data center industry while meeting their unique cooling requirements."
The announcement immediately impacted the stock market: Oklo's stock price reached new all-time highs following the news, with related gains also observed in Liberty Energy's stock, attributed to broader optimism about nuclear-powered solutions for data centers.