Nvidia and PreussenElektra to assess old nuclear plants for AI data centers

Nvidia and German energy firm PreussenElektra GmbH have entered a preliminary partnership to assess converting decommissioned nuclear plant sites in Germany into AI data centers. The open-ended study will examine grid links, land and infrastructure at eight sites; no investment amounts or construction plans are finalized, and nuclear power is not intended to supply the facilities.

• Eight PreussenElektra decommissioning sites will be assessed
• Study covers grid links, land and infrastructure for AI factories
• No investment amounts or construction plans finalized yet
• Nuclear power is not planned to supply the data centers