While Seattle-based Amazon is best known for its dominant position as an online retailer, the company has been in the cloud computing space since 2006 with Amazon Web Services, a subdivision that has since become a leader in its category. It is reportedly generating around 17% of Amazon’s overall revenue, which hit $575 billion last year.

Amazon is making a major investment in nuclear power, backing three projects in Virginia and Washington state.

Tech giants Amazon and Google are investing in the next generation of nuclear reactors. Both companies are seeking new sources of carbon-free electricity to meet increasing demand from data centers and artificial intelligence.