Nscale and Verne to expand sustainable, high-performance AI infrastructure with a 15-megawatt deployment in Iceland powered by renewable energy.
At Nscale, we believe that the future of AI depends not just on performance but on sustainability, resilience, and trust. In the Nordics, we see what’s possible when clean energy, advanced engineering, and a shared vision come together to power the next generation of AI infrastructure.
From our first site in Glomfjord to our large-scale facility as part of our joint venture with Aker ASA in Narvik, we continue to build on a strong foundation, delivering high-performance, renewable-powered compute across the region.
Today, we are proud to announce our expansion in Iceland with a 15-megawatt infrastructure deployment in partnership with Verne, one of the region’s leading providers of low-carbon, high-performance data centers. This collaboration marks a significant step in delivering sustainable AI capacity in Europe and strengthens our footprint in the region's fast-growing AI ecosystem.
Building together with scale and sustainability
As global demand for compute accelerates, we work with partners worldwide to deliver sustainable infrastructure that meets this growth responsibly. The Nordics provide a unique and sustainable foundation combining abundant renewable energy with natural cooling to enable the next generation of AI.
This agreement features approximately 4,600 NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra GPUs for deployment across Verne’s Icelandic campus in 2026. The configuration — 85% liquid cooled and 15% air cooled – is optimised for maximum efficiency and density within Verne’s existing infrastructure.
This project represents one of Iceland’s largest liquid-cooled GPU installations, setting a high standard for sustainable, high-performance computing by reducing energy use and environmental impact. Together we bring deep technical expertise, operational excellence, and a proven record of delivering high-density, renewable-powered data centers. With Verne as our partner, we are creating a platform that aligns performance with purpose.
A responsibility to sustainable and efficient AI
The rise of generative AI is reshaping the world’s compute landscape. Yet the progress we’re witnessing also demands responsibility. The choices we make now — about where and how we build — will determine whether this growth is sustainable and competitive.
That’s why Iceland plays such an important role. With 100% renewable energy and a natural free-cooling environment, it offers the ideal conditions for efficient and sustainable, large-scale AI workloads. The new deployment will leverage Verne’s renewable-powered infrastructure and Nscale’s expertise in efficient, sovereign compute to set a new standard for energy performance and environmental impact.
Powering the next generation of AI responsibly
This collaboration with Verne is a continuation of our commitment to building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of AI responsibly.
As we look ahead, our focus remains clear. Together with our partners, customers, and team, we are building infrastructure that empowers nations, accelerates innovation, and ensures the growth of AI is grounded in sustainability, resilience, and trust.
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