Meta seeks nuclear energy developers for 2030s
In the statement made by Meta, it was pointed out the importance of nuclear energy to support the growth needs of the electricity networks that operate both the company’s data centers and the communities around them.
As electricity grids expand to meet growing energy needs, supporting the development of clean energy should continue to be a priority, the statement said. “At Meta, we believe that nuclear energy will play an important role in the transition to a cleaner, more reliable and diversified electricity grid.” The statement was included.
According to AA news; Therefore, a request for proposals will be issued to identify nuclear energy developers to help achieve artificial intelligence and sustainability goals, the statement said.
The statement underlined that the aim is to add 1-4 gigawatts of new nuclear production capacity in the USA to be delivered from the early 2030s, and that developers are sought to accelerate the development of new nuclear generators, reduce costs through scaling, and support Meta’s energy needs while advancing the decarbonization of the industry. transferred.
In the statement, it was noted that it is believed that working with partners who will permit, design, engineer, finance, build and operate these plants will provide the long-term view necessary to accelerate nuclear technology.
TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES ARE TURNING TO NUCLEAR DUE TO INCREASING ENERGY DEMAND
Meta’s announcement that it is looking for nuclear energy developers is a new example of companies turning to nuclear to meet the increasing energy demand from data centers.
Microsoft signed a deal to restart operations at the Three Mile Island power plant in September.
In October, Google announced it would purchase power from small modular reactor (SMR) developer Kairos Power.
That same month, Amazon signed SMR deals as part of its plan to transition to carbon-free energy.