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Amazon Aims for 5GW Nuclear Power Expansion to Fuel AI and Cloud Growth by 2039

Amazon has unveiled a partnership to build 12 small modular nuclear reactors in Washington state, aiming to add 5GW of clean energy to the U.S. grid by 2039. The initiative is designed to meet the rising power demands of its AI tools and data centers with reliable, carbon-free electricity.

Major Corporate Clean Energy Initiative

Amazon has announced plans to develop one of the largest corporate-backed clean energy projects in the United States, targeting five gigawatts of new nuclear capacity by 2039, according to company reports. The technology giant is partnering with X-energy and Energy Northwest to construct 12 small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility near Richland, Washington.

by Natalie Brooks
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Amazon Unveils Plans for Next-Generation Nuclear Power Facility in Washington State

Amazon has shared new renderings and specifications for its planned Cascade Advanced Energy Facility in Richland, Washington. The small modular reactor project represents a significant step in commercial nuclear energy development. The facility is expected to generate enough electricity for approximately 770,000 homes when completed.

Amazon’s Nuclear Energy Initiative Takes Shape

Amazon has provided what sources indicate is a first look at its planned nuclear energy facility in Washington State, marking a significant development in corporate clean energy investments. The company, which according to reports is headquartered in the same state where the project will be built, revealed detailed renderings and specifications for the Cascade Advanced Energy Facility near Richland.

by Darren Holt