Mar 11, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
European data center firm Data4 this week announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the use of Westinghouse Electric Company’s AP300 SMR to power future data centers in Europe. Data4 will use the AP300 SMR as its technology of choice to evaluate deployment at one of its future data centers in Europe and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
“The data center industry is undergoing a profound transformation. With the rise of AI, energy supply is evolving rapidly. In the past, data centers relied solely on traditional power utilities. Today, we are entering an era where the campuses of the future will be powered by multiple intelligent sources, seamlessly integrating on-site generation, traditional grid supply, and energy storage," said Olivier Micheli, Data4’s CEO.
“By integrating a solution such as the Westinghouse AP300 SMR, these campuses will gain greater energy autonomy, reducing their reliance on traditional grids and helping to alleviate pressure on public power networks. This marks a major step toward a more resilient, sustainable, and self-sufficient data center infrastructure."
