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The company is seeking to add between 1 to 4 gigawatts of new nuclear generation capacity within the United States, delivering that power in the early 2030s. A typical large nuclear reactor produces around 1 gigawatt of energy, which is the equivalent of one to four new reactors.
In its search for developers, Meta said it is looking for individuals who have experience in developing opportunities for new nuclear energy resources, such as Small Modular Reactors or larger facilities.Meta, like other major tech companies, has sought to increase its capacity for renewable and clean energy in recent years. Most commonly, tech firms have invested in solar and wind projects.
Meta admitted these challenges in its release Tuesday, saying the company has a “need” to engage in nuclear energy projects early on, starting in development. Not only will this increase the tech giant’s clean energy capacity, but Meta said scaling developments help offer the chance to reduce the cost of such projects.
Like other major nuclear energy investments, this is primarily tied to AI advancements, particularly through data centers. Along with manufacturing and electrification, data center growth has driven up energy demand across the country. that data centers were on track to consume around 20-25 gigawatts of hourly energy demand on average. This is roughly equivalent to 4-5% of all electricity consumption in the U.S.
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