Meta has signed nuclear power agreements with TerraPower, Oklo, and Vistra to support its AI data centers, including the upcoming Prometheus project in Ohio, aiming to add up to 6.6 gigawatts of clean energy by 2035, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and reliable energy sources.
Meta has secured multiple nuclear power agreements with TerraPower, Oklo, and Vistra to power its AI data centers in Ohio, supporting up to 6.6 gigawatts of clean energy by 2035, including funding for new nuclear units and existing plant expansions, to ensure reliable energy supply for its data infrastructure.
Meta is making a significant investment in nuclear energy by financing fuel for the startup Oklo's reactors, marking one of the largest private sector commitments to nuclear in the US and signaling a shift towards advanced nuclear technologies and domestic fuel production.
Meta has secured multiple nuclear power agreements with TerraPower, Oklo, and Vistra to power its AI data centers in Ohio, supporting up to 6.6 gigawatts of clean energy by 2035, including the development of new nuclear units and expansion of existing plants.
Meta has entered into agreements with nuclear startups to help meet the increasing demand for AI power, signaling a strategic move to leverage nuclear technology for AI infrastructure needs.
Meta Platforms signed new nuclear energy agreements with Vistra, Oklo, and TerraPower to power its data centers and AI initiatives, leading to significant stock gains for Vistra and Oklo, and highlighting Meta's commitment to clean, reliable energy sources for its technological growth.
Vistra and Meta have announced 20-year power purchase agreements supporting three Vistra nuclear plants in PJM, including capacity increases and license extensions, to provide over 2,600 MW of clean energy, bolster local economies, and ensure long-term operation of these carbon-free assets.
Meta has announced partnerships with three companies—Oklo, TerraPower, and Vistra—to support the development and operation of up to 6.6 GW of nuclear energy by 2035, aiming to power its data centers and AI infrastructure with clean, reliable energy, create jobs, and strengthen America's nuclear supply chain.
Vistra and Meta have signed 20-year power purchase agreements supporting three Vistra nuclear plants in PJM, including capacity upgrades and license extensions, to provide over 2,600 MW of clean energy, bolster local economies, and ensure long-term reliable, carbon-free power for Meta's operations and the regional grid.
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