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US restarts nuclear plants for AI data centers
Three US nuclear plants to power AI data centers by 2029.
In brief
Three US nuclear plants to power AI data centers by 2029. Microsoft and Google will use electricity from three restarted US nuclear plants to power AI data centers by 2029. Originally reported by TechRadar.
US restarts nuclear plants for AI
Three US nuclear plants will power AI data centers by 2029.
Microsoft and Google sign power deals
Microsoft and Google have signed agreements to purchase electricity from two facilities.
US Department of Energy supports projects
US Department of Energy provides up to $4.4 billion in federal loans.
First plant restarts by 2027
Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan restarts by march 2027.
Second plant targets 2027
Crane Clean Energy Center in Pennsylvania targets 2027 restart.
Third plant restarts by 2029
Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa restarts by 2029.
What to remember
Microsoft and Google will use electricity from three restarted US nuclear plants to power AI data centers by 2029.
