Accelsius, which focuses on two-phase, direct-to-chip cooling technology, established a partnership with Nordik Data Centers to build a next-gen AI data center near Montreal. This project features a co-innovation lab through which customers can validate Accelsius cooling technology for performance metrics, efficiency gains and effectiveness in real-world condition.
The co-innovation lab is designed to support advanced compute workloads and dense compute pods, providing a comprehensive test/measurement/benchmarking environment that delivers credible, data-backed proof of Accelsius’ performance and sustainability. It also reflects Nordik’s commitment to addressing future GPU and HPC demand.
The project is designed to push AI infrastructure limits by offering opportunities to test and measure critical data center performance, including free cooling potential, power usage effectiveness (PUE), higher-facility water temperature ranges and optimized heat rejection methods.
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.
“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, Accelsius’ CEO. “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.”
“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Accelsius to demonstrate our shared commitment to delivering the most advanced technologies,” said Nordik Data Centers CEO, Jean-Michel Picard. “This project sets a new standard in Quebec and represents the first step in our vision to deliver data centers differently—with a step change in sustainability that our industry desperately needs.”
Nordik’s Montreal facility will utilize 100 percent renewable energy and integrate advanced heat recovery systems to reduce carbon footprints. Combined with Accelsius’ proven cooling solutions, the co-innovation lab will help demonstrate how data centers can achieve exceptional compute performance while improving energy efficiency.
The partnership also bolsters Montreal’s position as a hub for AI infrastructure innovation, where industry leaders are developing practical solutions for next-gen data center challenges.
The lab will be operational in Q2.
