Oklo, one of the top advanced nuclear companies, and Switch, pioneering in the data center and AI eco-system have signed a historic corporate power agreement to deploy 12 gigawatts of Oklo Aurora powerhouse projects through 2044. Considering its scale, they call it the “Master Power Agreement” which builds the framework for collaboration. Both companies will finalize the binding agreements after achieving the project milestones.
Jacob DeWitte, Co-Founder and CEO of Oklo expressed his sentiments by noting,
“We are excited to collaborate with Switch on this historic agreement,” “Rob Roy and the Switch team share the vision we have for nuclear energy’s role in powering artificial intelligence and providing the world with energy abundance. Oklo expects to benefit enormously from Switch’s record of turning visions into reality. The lifespan of this Master Agreement will allow us to iterate and evolve with Switch, from development to deployment to scaling. We believe that working with Switch will not only accelerate our early powerhouses but also accelerate our ability to scale by demonstrating customer demand for decades to come.”
Unlocking the Oklo-Switch Master Power Agreement
The press release highlighted that since January 2016, all Switch data centers have run on 100% renewable energy, totaling nearly 984 million kilowatt-hours yearly. The Master Agreement with Oklo will help Switch create a sustainable infrastructure and boost the market for renewable energy.
Now talking about Oklo, the nuclear giant, is aptly showcasing its business model through this Master Agreement. It aims to simplify access to clean energy by selling power and not power plants. The outcome will be customers getting a direct, flexible pathway to clean, reliable, and affordable advanced nuclear energy.
Rob Roy, Founder and CEO of Switch said,
“The relationship with Oklo underscores our commitment to deploying advanced nuclear power at a transformative scale for our data centers, further enhancing our offerings of one of the world’s most advanced data center infrastructures to current and future Switch clients. By utilizing Oklo’s powerhouses, we aim to ensure that Switch remains the leader in data center sustainability while supporting our vision of energy abundance.”
Switch: Redefining Data Centers with Innovation and Sustainability
Switch, founded in 2000 by CEO Rob Roy, is a game-changer for top design, infrastructure, and operator of advanced data center campuses. The company is creating modular, scalable, and sustainable data centers that support AI, cloud, and enterprise clients.
Their advanced solutions range from liquid-cooled AI systems to hyperscale cloud and ultra-secure enterprise data centers. One of their blueprint systems includes the Switch EDGE which is the world’s first and only Class 4 system + system, air-transportable edge data center platform. These designs sustain low-latency performance and unmatched reliability.
The Switch MOD®: Customizable and Scalable Solutions
Another prototype is Switch’s Modular Optimized Design (MOD®) data centers. They are built with the same high standards as its colocation facilities. These data centers can be customized to meet specific client needs and are scalable for future growth.
The MOD® design incorporates Rob Roy’s patented innovations, including 100% Hot Aisle Containment Chimney Pods and Multi-Mode HVAC Units. These features ensure optimal efficiency, reliability, and security. Switch also manufactures these components through exclusive license agreements, making them uniquely available to its clients.
GREEN Initiatives
The company is committed to sustainability and helps clients achieve their environmental goals through its Switch GREEN initiatives. Notably, all Switch data centers run on 100% renewable energy, giving clients instant credibility for their ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategies. Clients also receive 100% green Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) that support their sustainability efforts.
Switch believes that through their innovative designs and green energy solutions they can power the future of data centers while protecting the planet.
Source: SWITCH
Oklo’s Nuclear Edge: Revolutionizing Clean Energy
Oklo, the California-based nuclear tech powerhouse, is revolutionizing clean energy with its innovative nuclear technology. The company is developing advanced nuclear power plants that run on nuclear waste to provide reliable, affordable, and scalable energy solutions.
The company received clearance from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to proceed with site characterization for its first commercial fission power plant in Idaho.
Earlier, it had secured a site use permit from the DOE to access fuel material from INL and submitted the first custom combined license application for advanced fission to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Expanding Innovation with Atomic Alchemy
Recently Oklo announced plans to acquire Atomic Alchemy Inc. in an all-stock transaction. Atomic Alchemy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Zeno Power Systems, a leader in Radioisotope Power Systems (RPSs).
In this partnership, Atomic Alchemy plans to provide Zeno Power with radioisotopes like strontium-90 (Sr-90) and americium-241 (Am-241). These materials are essential for powering Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators, also known as “nuclear batteries.” These systems are ideal for remote or off-grid locations, including space and underwater missions. The radioisotopes can be produced as byproducts from Oklo’s recycling process units.
Thus, Oklo’s mission to lead in delivering clean, sustainable energy by harnessing advanced nuclear technologies is clear. With sustainable partnerships like that with SWITCH, nuclear energy can revolutionize the AI and datacenter universe.
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