Google inks deal to develop 1.8 GW of advanced nuclear power
a year ago
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- Google partners with Elementl Power to develop three advanced nuclear reactor sites.
- Google aims to add at least 600 megawatts of generating capacity at each site.
- Elementl Power is taking a 'technology agnostic' approach, not yet choosing an SMR partner.
- Kairos Power is a likely candidate due to its existing deal with Google.
- SMRs are gaining traction in Silicon Valley, with startups promising cost reductions and proximity to data centers.
- No SMRs have been built outside of China, with NuScale facing setbacks in 2023.