Amazon invests over $500 million in small modular nuclear reactors for data centers
Summary: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is investing over $500 million in nuclear power to meet the energy demands of its expanding data centers. This includes projects in Virginia and Washington State, focusing on small modular reactors (SMRs) that produce no carbon emissions.
AWS has partnered with Dominion Energy to explore developing an SMR near the North Anna nuclear power station in Virginia. Additionally, AWS has an agreement with Energy Northwest to fund four SMRs in Washington, which will supply energy to the grid.
These investments are part of Amazon's broader strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and support its growing energy needs. AWS previously invested in a nuclear project with Talen Energy in Pennsylvania, further expanding its commitment to nuclear energy.
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