Verne and Nebius Partner to Deploy 10MW AI GPU Cluster in Iceland
Verne, a Nordic data center operator specializing in high-performance computing (HPC) powered entirely by renewable energy, has announced a partnership with AI technology provider Nebius. As part of the agreement, Nebius will colocate a 10MW NVIDIA H200 GPU cluster at Verne Iceland’s data center campus. This marks the largest deployment in Verne Iceland’s history.
Expanding AI Infrastructure with Sustainability in Focus
This collaboration is a key step in Nebius’ broader strategy to expand its AI infrastructure across Europe and the U.S. The company aims to provide scalable, energy-efficient solutions for AI workloads that require extensive computational power. Verne’s Icelandic data center, located on a former NATO site, operates solely on Iceland’s renewable hydroelectric and geothermal energy, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
Nebius selected Verne due to its expertise, operational reliability, and ability to meet stringent geographic and technological requirements. As a leading provider of GPU capacity in Europe, Nebius is committed to integrating cutting-edge AI infrastructure with sustainable power sources, addressing the growing demand for AI computing while prioritizing environmental responsibility.
Leadership Perspectives on the Partnership
Verne CEO Dominic Ward highlighted this partnership as a significant milestone in delivering large-scale AI data center solutions with a sustainable approach. He emphasized how Verne’s scalable infrastructure aligns with Nebius’ full-stack AI infrastructure needs, leveraging Iceland’s renewable energy resources to support AI expansion while reducing carbon emissions.
Nebius co-founder and Chief Product & Infrastructure Officer Andrey Korolenko described Verne as a natural choice for the company’s AI deployments. He cited Verne’s technical expertise, flexible deployment models, and streamlined operations as key factors in the decision. This collaboration will accelerate Nebius’ ability to provide full-stack AI-native infrastructure to developers and enterprises worldwide, strengthening its cloud services and expanding access to AI computing power.
Verne and Nebius: Leaders in Sustainable AI Infrastructure
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-performance applications, positioning Verne as a leader in sustainable digital infrastructure. The company also runs a high-connectivity data center in central London, serving as a hub for low-latency applications requiring seamless connectivity.
Nebius, headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, is a rapidly growing 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 to support the increasing global demand for AI workloads. Its proprietary cloud software architecture, combined with custom-designed hardware, provides an integrated ecosystem for AI model development, optimization, and deployment.
As a key 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 provides a hyperscale cloud experience tailored to AI-driven enterprises. The partnership with Verne represents a strategic move to expand Nebius’ global reach, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability while advancing AI infrastructure capabilities worldwide.
