Accelsius Partners with Nordik Data Centers to Build Next-Generation AI Data Center and Co-Innovation Lab
Accelsius and Nordik Data Centers announced a strategic partnership to construct a next-generation AI data center near Montreal, featuring a co-innovation lab. The facility, set to be operational in Q2 2025, will showcase Accelsius' two-phase, direct-to-chip cooling technology and allow customers to validate performance metrics in real-world conditions.
The facility will support advanced compute workloads and dense compute pods, offering comprehensive testing and benchmarking capabilities. Notable features include measurement of free cooling potential, Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), and optimized heat rejection methods. The Montreal facility will operate on 100% renewable energy and incorporate advanced heat recovery systems.
Nordik Data Centers chose two-phase, direct-to-chip liquid cooling to protect high-value IT infrastructure, with individual racks exceeding $1 million in server costs. The technology eliminates water-based cooling system leak risks while delivering superior thermal performance.
Accelsius e Nordik Data Centers hanno annunciato una partnership strategica per costruire un data center AI di nuova generazione vicino a Montreal, che includerà un laboratorio di co-innovazione. La struttura, prevista per essere operativa nel secondo trimestre del 2025, presenterà la tecnologia di raffreddamento a due fasi e diretto al chip di Accelsius, consentendo ai clienti di convalidare le metriche di performance in condizioni reali.
Il centro supporterà carichi di lavoro informatici avanzati e pod di calcolo densi, offrendo ampie capacità di test e benchmarking. Tra le caratteristiche notevoli ci sono la misurazione del potenziale di raffreddamento naturale, l'Efficienza del Consumo Energetico (PUE) e metodi ottimizzati di dissipazione del calore. La struttura di Montreal funzionerà con il 100% di energia rinnovabile e incorporerà sistemi avanzati di recupero del calore.
Nordik Data Centers ha scelto il raffreddamento a liquido diretto al chip a due fasi per proteggere infrastrutture IT di alto valore, con rack individuali il cui costo di server supera 1 milione di dollari. Questa tecnologia elimina i rischi di perdite dei sistemi di raffreddamento ad acqua, offrendo prestazioni termiche superiori.
Accelsius y Nordik Data Centers anunciaron una asociación estratégica para construir un centro de datos de inteligencia artificial de próxima generación cerca de Montreal, que contará con un laboratorio de co-innovación. La instalación, que estará operativa en el segundo trimestre de 2025, mostrará la tecnología de refrigeración de dos fases y directo al chip de Accelsius, permitiendo a los clientes validar métricas de rendimiento en condiciones del mundo real.
La instalación respaldará cargas de trabajo computacionales avanzadas y pods de computación densos, ofreciendo amplias capacidades de prueba y benchmarking. Entre las características notables se incluyen la medición del potencial de refrigeración natural, la Eficiencia en el Uso de Energía (PUE) y métodos optimizados de rechazo de calor. La instalación de Montreal funcionará con energía 100% renovable e incorporará sistemas avanzados de recuperación de calor.
Nordik Data Centers eligió la refrigeración líquida directa al chip en dos fases para proteger la infraestructura de TI de alto valor, con racks individuales que superan el costo de 1 millón de dólares en servidores. Esta tecnología elimina los riesgos de fugas de sistemas de refrigeración basados en agua, ofreciendo un rendimiento térmico superior.
Accelsius와 Nordik Data Centers는 몬트리올 근처에 차세대 AI 데이터 센터를 구축하기 위한 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 시설에는 공동 혁신 실험실이 포함되어 있으며, 2025년 2분기부터 운영될 예정입니다. 이 데이터 센터는 Accelsius의 두 단계 직결 칩 냉각 기술을 선보이며, 고객이 실제 조건에서 성능 지표를 검증할 수 있게 합니다.
이 시설은 고급 컴퓨팅 작업과 밀집된 컴퓨팅 포드를 지원하며, 폭넓은 테스트 및 벤치마킹 기능을 제공합니다. 주목할 만한 특징으로는 자유 냉각 가능성, 에너지 사용 효율성(PUE), 최적화된 열 방출 방법의 측정이 포함됩니다. 몬트리올 시설은 100% 재생 가능한 에너지로 운영되며, 고급 열 회수 시스템이 통합됩니다.
Nordik Data Centers는 100만 달러를 초과하는 서버 비용을 가진 개별 랙을 보호하기 위해 고가치 IT 인프라를 위해 두 단계 직결 칩 액체 냉각을 선택했습니다. 이 기술은 수냉 시스템의 누수 위험을 제거하며 우수한 열 성능을 제공합니다.
Accelsius et Nordik Data Centers ont annoncé un partenariat stratégique pour construire un centre de données d'IA de nouvelle génération près de Montréal, comprenant un laboratoire de co-innovation. Cette installation, qui devrait entrer en service au deuxième trimestre de 2025, mettra en avant la technologie de refroidissement à deux phases et direct au chip d'Accelsius, permettant aux clients de valider les indicateurs de performance dans des conditions réelles.
Le centre soutiendra des charges de travail de calcul avancé et des pods de calcul denses, offrant des capacités complètes de test et de benchmarking. Parmi les caractéristiques notables, on trouve la mesure du potentiel de refroidissement passif, l'Efficacité de l'Utilisation de l'Énergie (PUE) et des méthodes de rejet de chaleur optimisées. L'installation de Montréal fonctionnera à 100 % avec de l'énergie renouvelable et intégrera des systèmes avancés de récupération de chaleur.
Nordik Data Centers a choisi le refroidissement liquide à deux phases, direct au chip, pour protéger une infrastructure informatique de valeur élevée, avec des racks individuels dont le coût des serveurs dépasse 1 million de dollars. Cette technologie élimine les risques de fuites des systèmes de refroidissement à base d'eau tout en offrant des performances thermiques supérieures.
Accelsius und Nordik Data Centers haben eine strategische Partnerschaft bekannt gegeben, um in der Nähe von Montreal ein Data Center für künstliche Intelligenz der nächsten Generation zu bauen, das ein Co-Innovation-Labor umfassen wird. Die Einrichtung soll im 2. Quartal 2025 in Betrieb genommen werden und wird die zweiphasige, direkt auf den Chip gerichtete Kühltechnologie von Accelsius präsentieren, die es den Kunden ermöglicht, Leistungskennzahlen unter realen Bedingungen zu validieren.
Die Einrichtung wird hochentwickelte Rechenlasten und dichte Rechen-Pods unterstützen und umfassende Test- und Benchmarking-Funktionen bieten. Zu den bemerkenswerten Merkmalen gehören die Messung des Potenzials für natürliche Kühlung, die Energieverbrauchseffektivität (PUE) und optimierte Wärmerückgewinnungsmethoden. Die Einrichtung in Montreal wird mit 100% erneuerbarer Energie betrieben und wird fortschrittliche Wärmerückgewinnungssysteme integrieren.
Nordik Data Centers wählte die zweiphasige, direkt auf den Chip gerichtete Flüssigkeitskühlung, um wertvolle IT-Infrastrukturen zu schützen, wobei einzelne Racks die Serverkosten von über 1 Million Dollar überschreiten. Diese Technologie eliminiert das Risiko von Leckagen aus wasserbasierten Kühlsystemen und bietet eine überlegene thermische Leistung.
- Strategic entry into Canadian market with next-gen AI data center
- Facility operates on 100% renewable energy
- Protection for high-value IT infrastructure worth $1M+ per rack
- Advanced heat recovery systems implementation
- Elimination of water-based cooling system leak risks
- Facility won't be operational until Q2 2025
Insights
This strategic partnership marks a pivotal development in the AI infrastructure space, particularly significant given the exponential growth in compute-intensive AI workloads. The establishment of a co-innovation lab near Montreal represents a shrewd market positioning move for several reasons:
First, the facility's location leverages Quebec's abundant hydroelectric power and naturally cold climate, reducing operational costs while supporting the sustainability narrative. Montreal's emergence as an AI hub adds strategic value, potentially attracting key customers and partners.
The co-innovation lab's focus on performance validation addresses a critical market gap. With individual racks exceeding
The timing is particularly strategic, coinciding with the increasing density of AI compute pods and the industry's shift toward more sustainable solutions. The facility's capabilities to test advanced metrics like PUE and optimized heat rejection methods provide valuable data points for potential customers evaluating cooling solutions for next-generation GPU deployments.
A key technological differentiator is the elimination of water-based cooling system leak risks while maintaining superior thermal performance. This addresses a major concern in high-value computing environments and could accelerate adoption among risk-averse enterprise customers.
The partnership effectively positions Accelsius to capture market share in the rapidly growing AI infrastructure sector, while the demonstration facility model could become a template for global expansion. The focus on measurable benefits and real-world validation could significantly strengthen Accelsius' competitive position in the high-performance computing cooling solutions market.
The co-innovation lab, which will be operational in the second quarter of 2025, is designed to support the most advanced compute workloads and densest compute pods on the market. The facility provides a comprehensive testing, measurement, and benchmarking environment, delivering credible, data-backed proof of Accelsius’ superior performance and sustainability.
An Advanced Facility in
This facility reflects Nordik Data Centers’ commitment to address the demands of future GPU generations and high-performance compute. This project is designed to push the limits of AI infrastructure by offering the first-of-its-kind opportunity to test and measure critical data center performance metrics, including free cooling potential, Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), higher facility water temperature ranges, and optimized heat rejection methods—all key for supporting sustainable and high-performance operations.
Nordik Data Centers selected two-phase, direct-to-chip liquid cooling to protect their customers' investment in high-value IT infrastructure. Individual racks frequently exceed
“This partnership with Nordik Data Centers represents a pivotal moment for Accelsius, as it marks our significant entry into the Canadian market,” said Josh Claman, CEO of Accelsius. “We’re excited to work with a partner like Nordik, whose commitment to sustainable and forward-looking technologies aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver advanced infrastructure for clients demanding nothing less than the best.”
Showcasing Innovation and Measurable Benefits
A key benefit of the co-innovation lab is its ability to allow visitors to experience the technology firsthand and gain a deep understanding of its measurable advantages. Customers, ecosystem partners, and industry stakeholders will see how two-phase, direct-to-chip liquid cooling outperforms traditional cooling systems, offering unprecedented performance and efficiency at scale.
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Accelsius to demonstrate our shared commitment to delivering the most advanced technologies,” said Jean-Michel Picard, CEO of Nordik Data Centers. “This project sets a new standard in
Driving Sustainability and Innovation
Both companies are aligned in their commitment to sustainability and innovation. Nordik Data Centers’
The partnership strengthens
About Accelsius
Founded by Innventure, Inc. (NASDAQ:INV), Accelsius empowers data center and edge operators to achieve their business, financial, and sustainability goals through advanced cooling solutions. The patented NeuCool platform provides best-in-class thermal efficiencies through a safe, two-phase liquid cooling system that scales from single racks to entire data centers. For more information, visit www.accelsius.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About Nordik Data Centers
Nordik Data Centers provides custom design and construction services, guiding clients from site selection to infrastructure installation. Their first facility, NDC1, is a cutting-edge data center built to Tier III standards by the Uptime Institute. Spanning 46,000 square feet of usable space and offering a robust 5 MW power capacity, NDC1 is ready to host AI’S most demanding GPUs.
In addition to NDC1, Nordik offers over 2 million square feet of ready-to-develop land, fully equipped with essential infrastructure and redundant fiber optic connectivity. Their facilities, strategically located in
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