PreussenElektra taps Nvidia to turn Germany's decommissioned nuclear plants into data hubs during teardown

German energy operator PreussenElektra is working with Nvidia to evaluate whether the country’s idle nuclear power plants can be converted into data centers. According to Bloomberg, the utility is assessing these sites as operators seek ways to redevelop the locations while the dismantling of reactors continues. This initiative touches energy infrastructure management and large-scale computing facility planning.

What is the current status of the project?

PreussenElektra says it is working with Nvidia to assess the feasibility of turning these sites into data centers. The evaluation focuses on Germany’s idle nuclear plants, which are currently undergoing decommissioning processes. The collaboration aims to explore options for site redevelopment while reactor dismantling continues.

Which facilities are involved in this assessment?

The assessment covers Germany’s idle nuclear plants that are currently being dismantled. PreussenElektra operates several of these facilities, which have ceased power generation but remain on the landscape. The goal is to find productive use for the land and structures while the technical dismantling of the reactors moves forward.

How does this impact operational planning?

Operators are looking for ways to redevelop the sites while the dismantling of the reactors continues. This suggests a parallel operational track where site preparation for data centers occurs alongside decommissioning activities. Security teams should note that these sites may host critical computing infrastructure in the near future.

What comes next for these sites?

The immediate next step is the completion of the assessment by PreussenElektra and Nvidia. If the evaluation is positive, the sites could transition from energy generation to data hosting. This shift requires further evaluation of the sites' suitability for new operational models.

Questions to ask your suppliers

Security operations teams should verify if any current or planned suppliers are evaluating repurposed industrial sites for infrastructure hosting. Check whether vendors have specific security protocols for facilities undergoing simultaneous decommissioning and redevelopment. Ensure that physical security assessments account for the unique risks of transitioning nuclear sites. Inform risk management teams about any potential supply chain shifts toward these locations.

What to do and how to stay safe: PreussenElektra

• Review current data hosting agreements to identify any reliance on repurposed industrial facilities.
• Assess physical security requirements for sites undergoing major structural changes or decommissioning.
• Monitor vendor communications for updates on infrastructure relocation or site redevelopment plans.
• Verify that suppliers maintain continuous security monitoring during any transitional operational phases.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is partnering to repurpose German nuclear sites?

PreussenElektra is working with Nvidia to assess converting idle nuclear plants into data centers.

What is the current state of these nuclear plants?

The plants are idle and currently undergoing reactor dismantling processes.

Why are they considering data centers?

Operators are looking for ways to redevelop the sites while dismantling continues.