Oklo Inc., a pioneer in advanced nuclear technology, and Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to develop tailored power and thermal management solutions for hyperscale and colocation data centers.
The partnership leverages steam and electricity from Oklo’s Aurora powerhouse to drive Vertiv’s cutting-edge cooling systems, aiming to meet the surging energy demands of AI and high-performance computing.
The initiative, set to kick off with a pilot demonstration at Oklo’s initial Aurora powerhouse, focuses on co-optimizing power generation and cooling to enhance energy efficiency.
By integrating heat from Oklo’s onsite nuclear power plants with Vertiv’s advanced thermal management systems, the collaboration promises resilient, clean energy solutions that reduce environmental impact while supporting the intense computational needs of modern data centers.
Jacob DeWitte, Oklo’s Co-Founder and CEO, emphasized the partnership’s potential: “This agreement delivers clean power and energy-efficient cooling for AI factories and data centers.
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By co-designing with Vertiv, an expert in critical infrastructure, we’re creating efficient, purpose-built solutions without altering our core plant design.”
Vertiv CEO Gio Albertazzi highlighted the alignment with industry trends: “As AI and high-performance computing demands grow, nuclear energy is becoming a key focus for large data centers. Our collaboration with Oklo underscores Vertiv’s commitment to innovative, energy-efficient infrastructure that meets these evolving needs.”
The partnership will produce end-to-end reference designs for data centers powered by Oklo’s onsite nuclear plants, enabling seamless integration and simplified deployment.
Oklo’s role as both owner and operator of its power plants allows for deeper coordination with customer infrastructure, offering flexibility in data center placement and performance optimization.
“This collaboration showcases how advanced nuclear can address the needs of fast-growing industries,” DeWitte added. “Our model delivers speed, flexibility, and direct integration to meet market demands efficiently.”
As data center power consumption surges across the U.S., this partnership positions Oklo and Vertiv at the forefront of sustainable innovation, exploring how nuclear energy can support the evolving demands of high-growth sectors like AI and cloud computing.
