Amazon and Google invest in small nuclear reactors for clean energy data centers
Summary: Amazon and Google are both investing in small nuclear reactors to power their data centers with clean energy. Amazon's announcement came shortly after Google's, as both companies seek to meet rising electricity demands driven by data centers and artificial intelligence.
Google plans to purchase nuclear energy from multiple small modular reactors developed by Kairos Power, aiming to bring the first reactor online by 2030. Amazon is exploring a similar project in Virginia and investing in reactor developer X-energy, potentially generating over 5,000 megawatts of power by the late 2030s.
These investments mark a shift towards nuclear energy as a solution for clean electricity, complementing existing solar and wind initiatives. Both companies have committed to achieving net-zero emissions and increasing their reliance on renewable energy sources.
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