"Nukes for Tech: Google Backs Three U.S. Nuke Plants"
U.S. Nuclear Power Plants Under Development, Funded by Google
Kick it around: Google, known for its power-guzzling AI applications, has teamed up with Elemental Power to develop three nuclear-powered energy giants in the USA. The deal was unveiled on Wednesday. Each plant is expected to churn out at least 600 megawatts of electric power.
Say what? According to Google's Amanda Peterson Corio, these nuclear power plants offer "solid" energy that helps power AI and boost American innovation. The first step is to identify prime locations for these bad boys.
AI needs juice: AI programs devour computing power like a ravenous beast, draining high-performance servers. Last year, Google hinted at working with Kairos to build mini-nuclear reactors, with the first ones slated for 2030.
Competition's heating up: Microsoft is gunning for the Three Mile Island reactor comeback, while Amazon is also jumping on the mini-nuke bandwagon.
Green, but not so clean: Nuclear plants are costly and politically tricky, but they don't spew CO2 directly. Google's committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
Sources: ntv.de, AFP
Things to know:
- Google's early-stage funds help Elementl Power advance development of three U.S. nuclear power plants, each with at least 600 MW capacity.
- Elementl Power aims for over 10 GW of nuclear capacity by 2035 through partnerships with utilities, independent power producers, and tech suppliers.
- Google is investing in these projects to power its data centers and AI infrastructure, meeting its demand for clean, reliable baseload power.
- This effort reflects a broader strategy to tackle the growing electricity demand from data centers and AI growth to ensure grid reliability and low-carbon energy supply.
- Corporate investment in advanced nuclear energy as a foundation for future AI applications and data center operations is on the rise.
This collaboration marks a major step in corporate investment in advanced nuclear energy, powering future AI applications and data center operations in the U.S.
- In alignment with its commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2030, Google is investing in a research and development program aimed at advancing three U.S. nuclear power plants, each with a capacity of at least 600 megawatts.
- The research programme, a collaboration between Google and Elemental Power, also intends to foster innovations in technology, particularly in AI applications and data center operations.
- This community policy of investing in nuclear power is part of a broader research and development strategy to address the growing demands for electricity and ensure a reliable, low-carbon energy supply.
