Amazon, Google, and Meta Commit to Tripling Global Nuclear Power by 2050
The tech giants joined a growing coalition of companies, countries, and financial institutions supporting nuclear energy expansion as a reliable clean power source.
- Amazon, Google, and Meta signed a pledge to support tripling nuclear energy capacity worldwide by 2050, aligning with commitments made by over 30 countries in 2023.
- The pledge, led by the World Nuclear Association, highlights nuclear power's potential to provide continuous and cost-competitive energy beyond traditional electricity grids.
- The tech sector's growing energy demands, driven by AI and data center expansion, have prompted companies to explore nuclear energy as a reliable alternative to renewables.
- Amazon and Google have already announced investments in small nuclear reactor technology, while Meta seeks proposals to add up to four gigawatts of nuclear power in the U.S.
- The announcement coincided with the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston, where other industries, including maritime and aviation, are expected to join the pledge in the coming months.
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