Google orders seven nuclear reactors to power its AI operations - The Guardian The tech giant has struck a historic deal by ordering seven small modular reactors (SMRs) from California-based Kairos Power.Google intends to use the reactors to support its growing AI infrastructure. In addition, having a round-the-clock, low-carbon power source is critical for the company, easing concerns about atmospheric pollution. The location of the new reactors and financial details of the agreement are not being disclosed. Google is buying a total of 500 megawatts of power from Kairos.Construction of the reactors is expected to be completed by 2035.Dark News 👀
Amazon and Microsoft are investing in nuclear power, following Google's example
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled plans to investing $500 million in the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) to meet their growing clean energy needs.
AWS has entered into agreements with Dominion Energy (Virginia) and Energy Northwest (Washington) to explore the use of these reactors for Achieving zero net carbon emissions by 2040.
Small modular reactors are compact but can produce large amounts of low-carbon energy.
These reactors are faster to build and can be deployed near electrical grids, making them ideal for AWS data centers.
Microsoft has similarly partnered with Constellation Energy to restart a reactor at the Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power its data centers.
The 1979 Three Mile Island accident was the most significant nuclear accident in U.S. history 👀