Verne and Nebius Partner to Deploy 10MW NVIDIA H200 GPU Cluster in Iceland
Verne, a Nordic data center operator specializing in high-performance computing (HPC) facilities powered entirely by renewable energy, has announced a partnership with AI technology provider Nebius. As part of this collaboration, Nebius will colocate a 10MW NVIDIA H200 GPU cluster at Verne Iceland’s campus, marking the largest deployment in Verne Iceland’s history.
Expanding AI Infrastructure with Sustainability in Mind
This partnership is a key component of Nebius’ broader strategy to expand its AI infrastructure across Europe and the United States. The initiative focuses on scalable, energy-efficient solutions to support intensive AI workloads. Verne’s Icelandic facility was chosen due to its commitment to sustainability, as it operates on a former NATO site powered exclusively by Iceland’s renewable hydroelectric and geothermal energy sources. This ensures a minimal environmental footprint while maintaining high-performance capabilities.
Nebius selected Verne for its expertise, operational reliability, and ability to meet stringent geographical and technological requirements. As one of Europe’s leading providers of GPU capacity, Nebius aims to integrate cutting-edge AI infrastructure with sustainable power sources, addressing the increasing demand for AI computing while prioritizing environmental responsibility.
Industry Leaders Highlight the Strategic Partnership
Verne CEO Dominic Ward emphasized that this partnership is a significant milestone in delivering large-scale, sustainable AI data center solutions. He pointed out that Nebius’ full-stack AI infrastructure aligns well with Verne’s scalable solutions, highlighting Iceland’s renewable energy ecosystem as a key enabler of AI expansion while reducing carbon emissions.
Similarly, Andrey Korolenko, co-founder and chief product and infrastructure officer at Nebius, described Verne as an ideal partner for AI-focused deployments. He cited Verne’s technical expertise, adaptable deployment models, and efficient operational processes as critical factors in Nebius’ decision. The collaboration is expected to accelerate Nebius’ ability to provide full-stack AI-native infrastructure to developers and enterprises worldwide, enhancing its cloud services and expanding AI computing accessibility.
Verne and Nebius: Leaders in AI and Sustainable Data Centers
Verne operates four data centers across Iceland and Finland, all powered entirely by renewable energy. These facilities are optimized for HPC, AI, and other high-demand applications, positioning Verne as a key player in sustainable digital infrastructure. Additionally, the company manages a high-connectivity data center in central London, serving as a strategic hub for low-latency applications requiring seamless connectivity.
Nebius, headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, is a rapidly expanding AI infrastructure provider with research and development centers across Europe, North America, and Israel. The company specializes in full-stack AI infrastructure, offering large-scale GPU clusters, cloud platforms, and developer tools designed to support the growing global demand for AI workloads. Its proprietary cloud software architecture, combined with custom-designed hardware such as servers and data center components, provides AI architects with an integrated ecosystem for model development, optimization, and deployment.
As a preferred cloud service provider within the NVIDIA Partner Network, Nebius delivers specialized infrastructure for AI inference and training. With a team of over 400 engineers, the company offers a hyperscale cloud experience tailored to AI-driven enterprises. The partnership with Verne strengthens Nebius’ commitment to sustainability while advancing AI infrastructure capabilities on a global scale.
