Google to use nuclear power to fuel AI data centers

Google has signed a deal to power its AI data centres using energy from small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), according to reports. This partnership marks a major milestone in securing a reliable and low-carbon energy supply to meet the company’s expanding computational needs.
The agreement with Kairos Power, a nuclear technology company based in California, involves the acquisition of six to seven SMRs. The first reactor is expected to be operational by 2030, with the remaining units coming online by 2035.
The primary goal of the partnership is to address the vast energy demands of AI and cloud computing services, which require enormous amounts of electricity. Google views nuclear energy, particularly through SMRs, as a clean and dependable solution to these growing power needs.
This decision aligns with broader tech industry trends, with Microsoft recently announcing plans to utilize nuclear power, and Amazon acquiring a data center powered by nuclear energy.
While the financial specifics and reactor locations have not yet been disclosed, the project remains subject to regulatory approval.