Equinix Partners with Energy Companies to Support Data Center Growth
JAKARTA - Equinix, Inc., announced its partnerships with several energy companies to deliver sustainable and reliable power generation technology to meet the needs of its data centers globally.
This partnership includes expanding collaboration with traditional electricity providers, utilizing on-site power generation technology, and exploring the potential of next-generation nuclear energy.
“As energy demand increases, we see both an opportunity and a responsibility to support the development of reliable, sustainable, and scalable energy infrastructure for the future,” said Raouf Abdel, Executive Vice President of Global Operations at Equinix.
- Equinix is currently working with several nuclear energy and fuel cell companies to support the power needs of its data centers.
- Oklo: purchased 500 MW of power from Oklo’s Aurora small modular reactors, which can use nuclear waste as fuel.
- Radiant: ordered 20 of Radiant’s Kaleidos microreactors, which are easily transportable, quickly installed, and safely operated alongside data center infrastructure.
- ULC-Energy & Rolls-Royce SMR: Signed a Letter of Intent for a PPA of up to 250 MWe in the Netherlands, leveraging Rolls-Royce's 470 MWe SMR technology.
- Stellaria: Pre-ordered 500 MWe of energy to support data center expansion in Europe. Stellaria offers the world's first molten salt Breed & Burn reactor, capable of recycling spent fuel and incinerating long-lived nuclear waste.
Furthermore, Equinix has entered into an agreement with Bloom Energy to expand the use of solid-oxide fuel cells to over 100 MW in more than 19 data centers across six US states, providing onsite power generation.
"Providing AI infrastructure responsibly is a global priority. With our operational expertise, trusted supply chain, and strong partnerships, we are ready to deliver safe, secure, and reliable AI solutions to our customers and the communities we serve," said Ali Ruckteschler, Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, Equinix.