Google will power data centers with nuclear energy

Google and Kairos Power will build the first nuclear reactor to power Google's data centers in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The Hermes 2 plant will supply 50 megawatts of power to Google under a long-term agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority. This is part of a larger 500-megawatt deal for multiple small modular reactors. The project aims to provide clean energy for Google's operations, with the Hermes 2 plant expected to begin operations in 2030. This initiative highlights Big Tech's increasing investment in nuclear power solutions.