Advanced nuclear technology company Oklo and Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure, have announced a landmark collaboration to co-develop cutting-edge power and thermal management solutions for hyperscale and colocation data centers across the United States.
The partnership will see Vertiv’s advanced power and cooling systems seamlessly integrated with clean, reliable steam and electricity from Oklo’s advanced fission power plants. The pilot project will be showcased at Oklo’s upcoming Aurora powerhouse, marking a significant step in transforming how modern data centers are powered and cooled.
This innovative approach leverages Oklo’s zero-carbon nuclear energy to drive Vertiv’s cooling infrastructure, resulting in a highly energy-efficient and resilient solution — especially critical for AI workloads and high-performance computing. The collaboration also includes joint development of end-to-end reference designs for future data centers located adjacent to Oklo’s microreactors.
“This agreement is about delivering clean power, energy-efficient cooling, and infrastructure solutions purpose-built for AI factories and data centers,” said Jacob DeWitte, Co-founder and CEO of Oklo.
Vertiv’s CEO Gio Albertazzi added, “As demand for AI and high-density computing grows, nuclear energy is becoming a serious option for data centers. Our partnership with Oklo underscores Vertiv’s commitment to delivering sustainable infrastructure.”
Oklo’s power plants offer a modular, flexible design capable of quick deployment, which aligns well with the evolving demands of data center operators. As both the owner and operator of its reactors, Oklo brings unmatched integration potential to the collaboration — enabling customers to scale efficiently while reducing environmental impact.
The joint initiative aims to redefine the power-cooling ecosystem by delivering a single, co-optimized infrastructure stack designed from the ground up. It addresses rising concerns around grid capacity, energy efficiency, and climate impact in the data center industry.
This partnership comes at a time when clean energy solutions are crucial to support the rapid growth of digital infrastructure in the U.S. and globally.