Accelsius & Nordik Partner to Build Sustainable AI Data Center

Accelsius, a global leader in two-phase, direct-to-chip liquid cooling technology, has announced their partnership with Nordik Data Centers to develop a state-of-the-art AI data center near Montreal. This alliance will include the launch of a co-innovation lab, designed to test and validate the performance of Accelsius’ advanced cooling solutions in real-world conditions. Scheduled to be operational in the second quarter of 2025, this facility will support the most demanding AI workloads and high-density compute pods available today.

This collaboration highlights Accelsius’ advanced thermal management capabilities and showcases Nordik Data Centers’ commitment to sustainable data center technologies.

Advancing AI Performance and Sustainability in Data Center Design

The new Montreal-based AI data center is set to become a benchmark, pushing the boundaries of performance and sustainability. The facility will provide a unique environment where customers can measure key performance indicators, including:

• Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE)
• Free cooling potential
• Optimized heat rejection strategies
• Higher facility water temperature tolerance

These metrics are critical for driving sustainable, high-performance AI data center operations while reducing environmental impact.

Nordik Data Centers’ decision to adopt two-phase, direct-to-chip liquid cooling reflects a strategic move to protect high-value IT infrastructure, where individual server racks can exceed $1 million. Unlike traditional water-based cooling systems, this cutting-edge technology eliminates the risk of leaks and provides superior thermal efficiency, ensuring both peak performance and extended hardware lifespan.

A Shared Vision for Sustainable AI Infrastructure

For Accelsius, this collaboration represents more than just a business partnership—it embodies a shared vision to deliver advanced, sustainable infrastructure solutions tailored to the evolving demands of AI-driven industries. Nordik Data Centers’ strong focus on environmental stewardship, combined with Accelsius’ innovative cooling technologies, sets a standard for AI data center sustainability in Quebec and beyond.

By integrating renewable energy sources and advanced heat recovery systems, the facility aims to achieve exceptional compute performance while significantly reducing its carbon footprint. This helps to reinforce Montreal’s position as a hub for AI infrastructure development.

The Co-Innovation Lab: Demonstrating Real-World Impact

An important feature of this partnership is the establishment of a co-innovation lab, where customers, industry stakeholders, and ecosystem partners can experience the power of Accelsius’ cooling technology firsthand. This immersive lab environment will enable comprehensive testing, performance benchmarking, and validation of critical metrics, offering data-driven insights into the advantages of two-phase, direct-to-chip cooling.

Visitors to the lab will witness how this advanced cooling system outperforms traditional methods, delivering exceptional energy efficiency, thermal management, and operational reliability at scale.