Advanced nuclear technology company Oklo has partnered Vertiv, a provider of critical digital infrastructure services, to co-develop power and thermal management solutions for hyperscale and colocation data centres.
This approach will utilise steam and electricity generated by Oklo’s advanced nuclear power plants in a significant shift towards sustainable energy use in digital infrastructure.
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The demonstration of pilot technology is planned for the first Oklo Aurora powerhouse.
To address rising power demand in US data centres, Oklo and Vertiv are collaborating to enhance operations with an integrated solution that optimises power and cooling, combining Oklo’s clean energy generation with Vertiv’s advanced power and thermal management systems.
By utilising heat from Oklo’s onsite power plant to enhance Vertiv’s cooling systems, the partnership aims to improve energy efficiency in data centres.
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 centres and high-density compute.
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By GlobalData“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 centres and critical infrastructure, so co-designing these solutions from the outset, we can create greater value and efficiency for data centre 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 provide reliable power for AI and high-performance computing while minimising environmental impact. Together, they will develop comprehensive reference designs for data centres 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 centre 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 centres. Vertiv is committed to driving innovation with the higher cooling capacities and energy efficiencies required to support modern data centres.”
In May 2025, Oklo signed a memorandum of understanding with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power to develop and globally deploy its fourth-generation small modular reactor technology, focusing on joint opportunities for standard design advancement.
