SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 17, 2024Interesting Engineering

Amazon goes Google: Nuclear brakes lifted to power data centers with fusion energy

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Amazon is investing in small modular nuclear reactors to power its data centers, signing agreements for over 5GW of new nuclear energy projects. The company will partner with Energy Northwest, X-energy, and Dominion Energy to develop carbon-free nuclear power sources in Washington and Virginia, aiming to meet growing energy demands while progressing toward its 2040 net-zero carbon goal.

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