Google has entered into an agreement with Kairos Power to supply clean electricity to power its AI servers. This reflects tech giants' growing interest in nuclear power as a source of carbon-free electricity.
Nuclear Power for AI
Google and Kairos Power Strategic Partnership
Google recently signed a major agreement with innovative nuclear energy startup Kairos Power. The agreement provides for the purchase of electricity with the start of supplies no later than 2030 and the deployment of capacities up to 500 MW by 2035.
Eco-friendly food for artificial intelligence servers
Google's main interest is in powering its AI servers with carbon-neutral electricity. The move follows a general trend among tech giants increasingly looking to nuclear power as a promising source of clean energy.
Government support and incentives
The US government, recognizing the growing shortage of electricity, initiated negotiations with leading technology companies on energy supply issues for their infrastructure. These actions by the authorities are encouraging companies to take more decisive steps in the field of energy policy.
Details of the agreement and prospects for Kairos Power
The exact terms of the agreement between Google and Kairos have not yet been disclosed. It is unclear whether the agreement includes direct financing or is limited to a commitment to purchase energy once production starts. Kairos Power has already made significant progress in developing small modular reactors (SMRs) and is considered one of the most promising startups in the energy industry. The company became the first to receive permission from the American regulator to build a demonstration reactor in Tennessee.
Competition in the small modular reactor market
The SMR market is highly competitive, although no reactor has yet put into operation. This is driven by growing demand for new power generation capacity from data centers. Well-known nuclear technology manufacturer Westinghouse is also working on a compact 5 MW reactor with an 8-year operating life that will be easy to transport and install.
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- Google is the largest American technology company specializing in Internet services and products
- Kairos Power is a nuclear energy startup developing small modular reactors
- SMR (Small Modular Reactor) - small modular reactor, compact nuclear installation of a new generation
- Westinghouse - an American company, one of the world leaders in the field of nuclear technology
- Data center - data center, specialized building for hosting server and network equipment
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Google has entered into an agreement with Kairos Power to purchase electricity from modular nuclear reactors to power AI servers. The company plans to have 500 MW of carbon-free energy by 2035, following the trend of tech giants seeking sustainable energy sources.
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Mila
Wow, Google is ahead of the curve again! 🚀 Nuclear energy for AI is a breakthrough. I wonder how this will affect the development of technology?
Hans
I agree, Mila! This is a huge step forward. But I'm worried about safety. I hope Kairos Power takes this issue seriously.
Sophia
Guys, do you know that small modular reactors are much safer than traditional ones? 🤓 I read that they can automatically turn off in case of any problems.
Pierre
Sophia, it's true! Plus, they are more efficient and produce less waste. I think they are the future of energy.
Viktor
Some kind of nonsense. Again these corporations with their experiments. It would be better to do something useful, rather than spend money on these fashionable things. 😒
Isabella
Victor, I understand your concern. But isn't the development of clean energy useful? This is a step towards solving environmental problems! 🌿
Hans
Isabella is right. Plus, it could make energy cheaper and more accessible. Imagine how this will help developing countries!
Mila
But I’m wondering if this will lead to a monopolization of the energy market? 🤔 Google is already such a giant, and now it’s also getting into the energy sector...