Google has partnered with Kairos Power to develop small nuclear reactors aimed at powering its AI data centers, marking a significant shift towards sustainable energy.
Google's Bold Move: Small Nuclear Reactors for AI Data Centers
Google's Bold Move: Small Nuclear Reactors for AI Data Centers
In a groundbreaking partnership, Google commits to powering AI data centers with nuclear energy by 2030.
Google has announced a pioneering agreement with Kairos Power to introduce small nuclear reactors as a power source for its AI data centers. The tech giant aims to deploy the first reactor by 2030, with further expansions planned by 2035. This initiative reflects a growing trend among technology companies to turn to nuclear power, which offers a virtually carbon-free solution with reliable electricity generation. As AI technologies rapidly advance and demand more energy, leveraging small nuclear reactors provides a sustainable path forward. Michael Terrell, Google's senior director for energy and climate, highlighted the importance of new electricity sources to support AI expansion and reduce global emissions. This deal underscores the increasing appeal of nuclear energy within the tech sector, despite concerns over nuclear waste and risk. Supporting this trend, companies like Microsoft and Amazon have also made recent moves towards nuclear-powered solutions.
