Meta has unveiled three major nuclear energy agreements, solidifying its commitment to powering its AI infrastructure and massive data center projects with clean, sustainable energy. The social media giant is partnering with leading power companies Vistra, TerraPower, and Oklo to bring an additional 6.6 gigawatts of generation online by 2035.
One significant partnership is with TerraPower, which will see two new reactors developed capable of delivering up to 690 megawatts of power as early as 2032. The agreement also grants Meta access to energy from six other reactors, adding an additional 2.1 gigawatts of power to its existing projects. These reactors utilize a revolutionary cooling system using sodium instead of water.
Another partnership with Oklo will bring 1.2 gigawatts of nuclear power online by 2030, creating thousands of jobs in Ohio and cementing Meta's position as a major player in the clean energy space. Interestingly, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman holds over 4 percent stake in Oklo, demonstrating the growing influence of Big Tech on the industry.
Meta's agreement with Vistra focuses on extending the lifespan of existing nuclear plants and boosting their output through new 20-year deals. This will see the company purchase more than 2.1 gigawatts of electricity from certain Vistra facilities in Ohio and Pennsylvania, as well as backing added capacity at these sites.
The move marks a significant shift for Meta, which has been increasingly turning to nuclear power to fuel its AI ambitions. The company recently signed a 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy for nuclear power last year, while Microsoft is set to reopen the infamous Three Mile Island plant as its sole customer under a 20-year deal.
As the tech industry continues to grapple with climate change and sustainability, Big Tech's growing investment in nuclear energy is set to play an increasingly important role.
One significant partnership is with TerraPower, which will see two new reactors developed capable of delivering up to 690 megawatts of power as early as 2032. The agreement also grants Meta access to energy from six other reactors, adding an additional 2.1 gigawatts of power to its existing projects. These reactors utilize a revolutionary cooling system using sodium instead of water.
Another partnership with Oklo will bring 1.2 gigawatts of nuclear power online by 2030, creating thousands of jobs in Ohio and cementing Meta's position as a major player in the clean energy space. Interestingly, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman holds over 4 percent stake in Oklo, demonstrating the growing influence of Big Tech on the industry.
Meta's agreement with Vistra focuses on extending the lifespan of existing nuclear plants and boosting their output through new 20-year deals. This will see the company purchase more than 2.1 gigawatts of electricity from certain Vistra facilities in Ohio and Pennsylvania, as well as backing added capacity at these sites.
The move marks a significant shift for Meta, which has been increasingly turning to nuclear power to fuel its AI ambitions. The company recently signed a 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy for nuclear power last year, while Microsoft is set to reopen the infamous Three Mile Island plant as its sole customer under a 20-year deal.
As the tech industry continues to grapple with climate change and sustainability, Big Tech's growing investment in nuclear energy is set to play an increasingly important role.
it's like they're trying to balance out their carbon footprint or something... but at what cost? 
all that radiation ain't exactly good for the environment, right? plus, what's up with openai's stake in oklo? does sam altman really think nuclear power is the answer? 
. And I guess it's no surprise with Sam Altman's stake in Oklo... Big Tech is all about investing in itself 
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! i mean i know some ppl might be worried about the safety of it all but like meta's really trying to do the right thing here and invest in clean energy for their ai & data center projects 
. plus with these new reactors using sodium instead of water they're basically reducing waste & emissions which is a major win in my book 
. i'm also low-key impressed that sam altman has such a big stake in oklo lol what's going on there tho? anyway cant wait to see how this all plays out and if it really makes a difference in the fight against climate change 
. Like, we need big companies to take the lead on sustainable energy or else it'll never happen. And 6.6 gigawatts of new generation by 2035 is a huge deal. I mean, AI and data centers are gonna keep growing and we can't just keep running on fossil fuels forever.
. And Sam Altman holding 4% of Oklo's stake is wild, it shows how Big Tech is starting to put its weight behind clean energy.
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And what about the sodium cooling system? Isn't that still a pretty big unknown quantity? 
Or maybe I'm just not thinking this through because I love sci-fi movies about dystopian futures where nuclear power is the norm... 
. Let's hope this trend continues and other major players follow suit! 
