The race to power generative AI just got a Nordic boost. Crusoe, the vertically integrated AI infrastructure provider, and atNorth, the leading Nordic data center operator, today announced a major expansion of Crusoe Cloud capacity at atNorth’s ICE02 campus in Iceland.
The move adds 24MW of capacity to the site—on top of the 33MW agreement inked in December 2023—bringing Crusoe’s total footprint in Iceland past 50MW. The expansion is part of Crusoe’s broader European growth strategy, targeting surging demand for AI-ready infrastructure across Europe and North America.
AI Hardware Meets Renewable Power
ICE02 isn’t just another colocation hub. The site will house some of the most advanced NVIDIA hardware available, including GB200 NVL72 infrastructure, Blackwell GPUs, and Hopper GPUs, all tuned for next-gen generative AI workloads.
What sets the campus apart is its sustainability-first design. Powered by Iceland’s abundant geothermal and hydroelectric resources, ICE02 also features Direct Liquid to Chip (DLC) cooling, allowing high-density workloads to run efficiently while keeping the carbon footprint low.
“Crusoe runs the infrastructure for intelligence,” said Chase Lochmiller, Crusoe’s CEO. “Our partnership with atNorth lets us harness Iceland’s renewable energy to deliver energy-first AI infrastructure for the world’s most demanding workloads.”
Why This Matters
AI’s appetite for compute is straining data center capacity worldwide. Giants like AWS, Google, and Microsoft are racing to secure GPUs and build specialized campuses. By expanding in Iceland, Crusoe and atNorth are betting that enterprises want AI-ready infrastructure that is both powerful and sustainable.
That’s a key differentiator: while U.S. and Asian hyperscalers grapple with soaring energy costs and carbon scrutiny, Iceland offers a rare combination of cheap renewable power, cold climate efficiency, and undersea fiber connectivity to major global markets.
A Broader Push Into Sustainable AI Infrastructure
For atNorth, the partnership highlights its role as a go-to operator for high-density, low-carbon workloads. The company has been steadily building a portfolio of clients—including Nokia and 6G AI Sweden AB—that need scalable AI infrastructure without the greenwashing.
“Expanding ICE02 with Crusoe demonstrates our shared commitment to sustainability,” said Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson, atNorth’s CEO. “Our modular design and DLC cooling ensure clients can scale responsibly while running cutting-edge AI.”
The Takeaway
The expansion signals two clear trends: AI infrastructure is consolidating around players who can deliver both GPU firepower and clean energy, and Iceland is emerging as one of the few regions where both come standard.
If Crusoe and atNorth succeed, they could position Iceland not just as a scenic outpost for cloud servers, but as a global hub for sustainable AI compute—a narrative the hyperscalers may find hard to match.
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