Google Collaborates With Cairos For Nuclear Energy Transition In AI Data Center Development

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JAKARTA - Google accelerated its clean energy transition by signing an agreement to purchase nuclear energy from a small modular reactor (SMR) developed by Cairos Power.

The project targets the first reactor to operate by 2030 and add up to 500 MW of carbon-free power to the US power grid by 2035.

In its blog, Google says that this step supports energy needs for technologies such as AI and accelerates the decarbonization of power grids with reliable and clean nuclear power.

Nuclear solutions offer clean and available resources at all times that can help us meet electricity demand reliably with carbon-free energy every hour, "said Michael Terrell, Senior Director, Energy and Climate at Google.

SMR from Cairo Power uses a liquid salt cooler system and ceramic fuel to produce electricity efficiently and safely.

In addition to being cleaner, Terell claims that this technology offers a reduction in construction costs and a faster potential spread than traditional reactors.

Google is investing in this technology to achieve its carbon-free energy target of 24/7. Later, this approach will complement the use of clean energy technology, to power their global offices and data centers.

"This is an important part of our approach to improving the benefits of advanced technology for more people and communities, and building our previous venture," he concluded.