Tech Giants Invest in Nuclear Energy Solutions

In response to the surging power demands from AI and data centers, tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are increasingly investing in nuclear energy, a shift from their previous focus on solar and wind. Google has announced a partnership with Kairos Power to develop small modular reactors (SMRs), while Amazon is collaborating with Dominion Energy and others for similar projects. Although these initiatives promise cleaner, emissions-free electricity, the timeline for actual power generation remains uncertain, with many projects not expected to deliver energy until the late 2020s or beyond. Concerns arise over the tech companies' current emissions, which have reportedly increased due to the energy demands of AI, undermining their climate commitments. Moreover, the construction of nuclear reactors is historically slow and fraught with delays, raising questions about the feasibility of these ambitious plans. As demand for electricity continues to rise, the role of nuclear energy in the future energy mix becomes increasingly critical.