Equinix is responding to a 4 percent annual growth in global electricity demand largely driven by AI and data centers by securing power through partnerships with four nuclear companies. The company signed a notable agreement with Oklo for 500MW of small modular reactors, marking a first in the data center sector. In addition to nuclear solutions, Equinix is deploying fuel cells to reduce emissions and enhance efficiency. Their goal is to achieve full clean energy by 2030, positioning themselves strategically in the evolving energy landscape.
Global electricity demand is growing by 4 percent annually, with significant contributions from AI-driven data centers. Equinix is securing future power through agreements with multiple nuclear companies.
Equinix signed a 2024 deal with Oklo for 500MW of small modular reactors, becoming the first data center operator to initiate such an agreement, followed by three additional partners.
Radiant will supply transportable Kaleidos microreactors, ULC-Energy with Rolls-Royce will provide up to 250 MWe in the Netherlands, and Stellaria is developing a molten salt reactor for European data centers.
Equinix is investing in solid oxide fuel cells to augment energy solutions, aiming for 100MW across 19 US data centers, cutting emissions by 285,000 MTCO2e and saving significant water.
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