Hey there! Let's dive into the energy plans of tech titans like Meta, Facebook, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Oracle, shall we?
Group Negotiates Long-Term Nuclear Energy Agreement Spanning Two Decades on Facebook Platform
Exciting news! Meta, FB's parent company, has just secured nuclear power for their data centers for the next two decades. This energy will come from a US nuclear power plant in Illinois, operated by Constellation Energy. This deal ensures the plant's operation past its initial shutdown date in 2017, thanks to Meta's investment in Artificial Intelligence.
Now, you might be wondering, what about the other tech giants? Well, they're not far behind. For instance, Google aims to buy energy from innovative small reactors developed by Kairos Power, starting from 2030. They've also agreed to develop three project sites for advanced reactors with Elementl Power.
Amazon isn't playing catch-up; they've led a $500 million investment in X-energy and announced plans for a whopping 5 gigawatts of nuclear power. Amazon Data Services has even become a member of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI).
Microsoft isn't solely focused on nuclear for their own data centers but they're partnering with Constellation Energy to restart Three Mile Island Unit 1 as the Crane Clean Energy Center.
And let's not forget about Oracle! They're exploring nuclear options, including small modular reactors (SMRs), to secure a constant energy supply for their data centers.
All these investments highlight a growing trend among tech giants - adopting nuclear energy as a reliable, carbon-free power source to meet the escalating energy requirements of AI and cloud computing. So, keep an eye on the evolution of tech and energy in the coming years!
Source: ntv.de, dpa
Enrichment Insights:- Google: Apart from the 20-year contract with Constellation Energy, Google has signed a deal with Kairos Power to purchase 500 megawatts of electricity. Additionally, Google has agreed to develop three project sites for advanced reactors with Elementl Power.- Amazon: Amazon has led a $500 million investment in X-energy and announced plans for 5 gigawatts of nuclear power. Amazon Data Services has also become a member of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI).- Microsoft: While not explicitly focused on nuclear for its own data centers, Microsoft's involvement in the Crane Clean Energy Center, formerly Three Mile Island Unit 1, indicates its interest in nuclear energy.- Oracle: Oracle is studying nuclear options, including small modular reactors (SMRs), to ensure a steady energy supply for its data centers.
The Commission, in light of this growing trend among tech giants adopting nuclear energy, might consider consulting on the draft directive to protect workers from the risks associated with ionizing radiation in the industry, finance, energy, and technology sectors.
Meta's investment in artificial intelligence to secure nuclear power for their data centers could potentially spark increased interest from the industry, particularly in cutting-edge technologies like small reactors and advanced reactors.
