Equinix is collaborating with alternative energy providers to secure sustainable energy for its global datacenters. The company has formed agreements with nuclear energy firms and solid-oxide fuel cell developers as part of its strategy to mitigate future power challenges. Notably, Equinix plans to procure significant energy from advanced nuclear reactors developed by Oklo, while also preordering microreactors from Radiant Industries. The Dutch firm ULC-Energy is engaged in a Letter of Intent for a substantial power agreement to support Equinix's operations in the Netherlands, underlining the company's commitment to diversified and reliable electricity sources.
Equinix is working with firms developing reliable and sustainable electricity generation technology as part of its diversified portfolio power strategy, in a bid to sidestep potential power constraints in the future.
Equinix sees nuclear energy as 'a promising solution' to help power both datacenters and the broader grid, with partnerships for nuclear and fuel cell technologies.
Equinix has signed an agreement to procure 500 MW of energy from Oklo's Aurora powerhouses, which are designed to resemble small domestic dwellings.
Radiant Industries has a preorder agreement for 20 Kaleidos microreactors that provide 1 MW of energy each, aiming for deployment by 2028 at a military base.
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