Google has entered an agreement with Kairos Power to utilize nuclear technology for its AI data centres, aiming to have the first reactor operational by 2030 and expanding by 2035.
Google Partners with Kairos Power for Nuclear-Powered AI Data Centres
Google Partners with Kairos Power for Nuclear-Powered AI Data Centres
Paving the Way for Clean Energy in AI Technology
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable energy solutions, Google has partnered with Kairos Power to harness the power of small nuclear reactors for its artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. This strategic agreement marks a significant step for Google as it seeks to power its AI infrastructure with clean and reliable energy. The first reactor is projected to come online within this decade, with plans for additional reactors by 2035.
The deployment of nuclear power aligns with the tech industry's trend of adopting carbon-free and round-the-clock energy sources to efficiently manage the demands of their massive data centres. However, the financial specifics of the deal and potential locations for the reactors remain undisclosed.
Michael Terrell, senior director for energy and climate at Google, emphasized the importance of this transition, stating, "The grid needs new electricity sources to support AI technologies. This agreement helps accelerate a new technology to meet energy needs cleanly and reliably, and unlock the full potential of AI for everyone."
This follows similar moves by Microsoft and Amazon, with Microsoft resuming operations at the Three Mile Island plant and Amazon purchasing a nuclear-powered data centre in Pennsylvania. Although the nuclear option is largely carbon-free, it faces criticism over potential risks and radioactive waste management concerns.
The deployment of nuclear power aligns with the tech industry's trend of adopting carbon-free and round-the-clock energy sources to efficiently manage the demands of their massive data centres. However, the financial specifics of the deal and potential locations for the reactors remain undisclosed.
Michael Terrell, senior director for energy and climate at Google, emphasized the importance of this transition, stating, "The grid needs new electricity sources to support AI technologies. This agreement helps accelerate a new technology to meet energy needs cleanly and reliably, and unlock the full potential of AI for everyone."
This follows similar moves by Microsoft and Amazon, with Microsoft resuming operations at the Three Mile Island plant and Amazon purchasing a nuclear-powered data centre in Pennsylvania. Although the nuclear option is largely carbon-free, it faces criticism over potential risks and radioactive waste management concerns.
