Content from our partners Oklo, a pioneer in advanced nuclear technology, has partnered with Vertiv. Together, Austin and Mode are bringing the most advanced power and cooling solutions to data centers to serve the growing needs of America’s data center industry. This collaboration aims to leverage Oklo’s fourth-generation small modular reactor technology and Vertiv’s advanced power and thermal management systems to create energy-efficient infrastructure tailored for AI factories and high-density computing environments.
For Jacob DeWitte, co-founder and CEO of Oklo, this partnership was foundational. He went on to say that it is intended to deliver clean, affordable power and energy-efficient cooling, and transformative infrastructure investments to communities. The duo’s next challenge is taking on modular designs. They’re designed to extend the habitat of burgeoning compute requirements, particularly from nextgen data centers that have become absolutely mission critical to enterprise continuity and success.
Collaboration Focused on Clean Energy Solutions
Under these terms, Oklo’s partnership with Vertiv focuses on the creation of reference designs for data centres powered by nuclear energy. This initiative aims to combine the clean energy generation capabilities of Oklo’s small modular reactors with Vertiv’s state-of-the-art power and thermal management systems. Together, they intend to create integrated solutions that optimize power and cooling for data centres, ensuring efficient operations while minimizing environmental impact.
“This agreement is about delivering clean power, energy-efficient cooling and infrastructure solutions purpose-built for AI factories, data centres and high-density compute,” DeWitte remarked. This serves as a strong proof point for the collaborative vision between the two companies to radically reshape the energy future of data centres.
Strategic Memorandum with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power
In May 2025, Oklo solidified its commitment to advancing nuclear technology by signing a memorandum of understanding with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power. This agreement aims to pace the worldwide deployment of Oklo’s fourth-generation small modular reactor technology. It spotlights some particularly exciting collaborative opportunities for further standard design advancement. These types of collaborations can increase the scalability and public acceptance of nuclear solutions while serving energy-hungry industries that have a growing need, such as data storage and processing.
The prospects for using Oklo’s reactor technology within the data center company’s operations are equally exciting. To the tune of US$3 trillion dollars. This innovation prohibiting our dependence on fossil fuels almost entirely. Data storage needs are increasing at an unprecedented rate. With this partnership, sustainable energy practices can become a new normal in the tech industry.
Future Developments and Pilot Technology
Oklo is preparing to scale and showcase its technology at the company’s first full seed, Oklo Aurora powerhouse. This showcase will serve to demonstrate how its small modular reactor can be most effectively implemented in real-world, cost-competitive scenarios. This development aligns with their mission to provide innovative infrastructure solutions for data centres, highlighting their proactive approach to addressing contemporary energy challenges.
Gio Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv, touted their thrilling partnership with Oklo. This partnership further demonstrates Vertiv’s deep commitment to developing energy-efficient infrastructure that addresses the changing demands of data centres. This partnership is building a momentous pivot within the industry toward sustainable energy practices. It arrives after sustained criticism of the industry’s energy usage, from left to right.