Amazon announces small modular reactor deals with Dominion, X-energy, Energy Northwest
The digital retail and web services company led a $500 million investment in X-energy and will support the development of more than 600 MW of SMR capacity in Washington and Virginia.
Amazon goes nuclear, to invest more than $500 million to develop small modular reactors
Amazon is the latest large tech company to buy into nuclear power to fuel the growing demands from data centers.
Amazon’s big plans for small modular nuclear reactors in Eastern WA and beyond
Amazon will join Energy Northwest in Richland to develop new nuclear power generation in Washington state, the giant Seattle online retailer announced Wednesday morning. It has signed an agreement to pay for the initial feasibility phase to develop a small modular reactor project near the Northwest’s only commercial nuclear power plant,
Amazon Is Betting Big On Small Nuclear Reactors To Power Its Data Centers
As Amazon announces three major nuclear deals, AWS CEO Matt Garman told Forbes he sees unique potential for advanced, small reactors to provide widespread clean power.
Amazon the latest tech giant to announce investments in nuclear
Amazon is investing in small modular nuclear reactors. while they’re radiation safe, they’re a risky investment.
Google’s Deal to Develop Small Modular Reactors Is More Good News for the Nuclear Industry
The next-gen tech is expected to cut down on the cost of reactor development as big companies seek carbon-free power for AI.
Amazon doubles down on nuclear energy with deal for small reactors
Amazon is leading a $500 million funding round for X-Energy Reactor, a company that develops small modular nuclear reactors and fuel. It’s also working with utilities in Washington state and Virginia on potential SMR projects. Google said Monday it will purchase energy from small modular nuclear reactors built by Kairos Power.
Google to buy power for AI needs from small modular nuclear reactor company Kairos
Alphabet's Google said on Monday it signed the world's first corporate agreement to buy power from multiple small modular reactors as the technology company looks to meet electricity demand from artificial intelligence.
US opens applications for $900 million for small nuclear reactors
The U.S. on Wednesday opened applications for up to $900 million in funding to support the initial domestic deployment of small modular reactor nuclear technology. President Joe Biden's administration believes nuclear power is critical in the fight against climate change because it generates electricity virtually free from emissions,
US opens applications for $900M for small nuclear reactors
The U.S. on Wednesday opened applications for up to $900 million in funding to support the initial domestic deployment of small modular reactor nuclear technology.
DOE announces $900M for next-gen reactors as Amazon launches nuclear power pursuit
Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services, joined government officials and energy-sector leaders today in Virginia to announce multiple agreements to promote the expansion of next-generation nuclear power.
Amazon jumps on nuclear bandwagon with deal to power data centers
Amazon said Wednesday it’s investing in projects to develop small modular nuclear reactors, or SMRs. The announcement comes ...
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Google Picks Small Nuclear Reactors to Secure US Data Center Power
The tech giant follows Microsoft in spinning up nuclear energy, with plan for up to seven small reactors at ...
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Work already underway for new small nuclear reactors at Palisades property
Nuclear critic Kevin Kamps, of watchdog group Beyond Nuclear, said trying to restart the old nuclear plant and co-locate new modular units was setting up the site for “Fukushima-like domino-effect ...
Q&A: Small modular reactor proponents are gathering in Edmonton. Could SMRs work here?
Government officials, power companies, and nuclear advocates are gathering in Edmonton for the Small Modular Reactor Forum ...
Velan Inc. Secures Main Services Agreement for North America's First Small Modular Reactor Project
MONTREAL, Oct. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Velan Inc. (TSX: VLN) (“Velan” or the “Company”), a world-leading manufacturer of industrial valves, has been selected as a supplier by GE Hitachi Nuclear ...