Meta geht einen ungewöhnlichen Weg, um den Energiebedarf seiner Rechenzentren zu decken.
In Kürze
- 20-jähriger Vertrag mit Atomkraftwerk in Illinois
- Atomenergie als zuverlässige Quelle für Tech-Unternehmen
- Wachsender Trend unter großen Tech-Firmen
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Meta’s Remarkable Energy Deal
Meta, the company behind Facebook, has entered into a remarkable 20-year contract to source the entire electricity supply from a nuclear power plant in Illinois, USA. This move is part of the strategy to meet the enormous energy demands of data centers responsible for processing artificial intelligence. Nuclear energy is seen as a reliable energy source that meets the requirements of the tech industry.
Benefits for Constellation Energy
The operator of the power plant, Constellation Energy, also benefits from this deal. Thanks to the agreement, the 1121-megawatt reactor can continue to operate even after state subsidies have expired. This demonstrates the importance of such partnerships in maintaining energy supply.
Other Tech Giants Embracing Nuclear Power
But Meta is not alone on this path. Other major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon are also turning to nuclear power to supply their data centers with electricity.
- Microsoft has plans to reactivate a reactor from the decommissioned Three Mile Island nuclear power plant.
- Google and Amazon are investing in new, smaller reactors to diversify their energy supply.
The Growing Importance of Sustainable Energy
These developments highlight the growing importance of sustainable and stable energy sources for the operation of modern technologies. In a time when energy demand is steadily increasing, companies are looking for solutions that are not only efficient but also environmentally friendly. Nuclear power could play a key role in overcoming the challenges of energy supply.
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