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Meta Platforms has an agreement to purchase nuclear power from Constellation Energy Corporation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center Illinois.
Constellation announced its contract with Tech Giant on Tuesday, saying it is “supporting “recognition and continued operation” of nuclear power plants and meth clean energy targets.
The electricity purchase agreement began in 2027 and lasted for 20 years. (Photographer: Getty Images/David Paul Morris via Getty Images/Bloomberg)
Power purchase agreement It will start in 2027 and last for 20 years.
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Constellation said the deal will allow the Clinton Clean Energy Center to “continue to flow electricity to the local grid.” Meta “We will purchase the factory’s clean energy attributes as part of our commitment to matching 100% of our electricity usage with clean, renewable energy.”
The company said the nuclear power plant will add an increase in production from nuclear to 30 megawatts through its contract with Meta.
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“We are excited to partner with the Constellations and the Clinton community to ensure long-term operation of our nuclear plants, add new capabilities, and help them maintain more than 1,000 jobs,” Urvi Parekh, Meta Director, Global Energy, said in a statement. “To continue to advance our AI ambitions, we need to ensure clean, reliable energy.”
The nuclear power plant will add an increase in production from nuclear power to 30 megawatts through its contract with Meta. (Reuters/Dad Luvik/Illustrated/Reuters Photo)
This transaction is because high-tech companies have been seeking nuclear energy for electricity as they continue to grow. Their AI effortsincluding Meta, Microsoft, and Google.
