Meta Secures 20-Year Nuclear Energy Deal to Power AI Data Centers
What Happened
Meta has signed a 20-year deal for nuclear energy to supply its growing data center operations that support artificial intelligence platforms and services. The agreement is designed to address Meta\’s rising energy needs driven by AI workloads and to meet company goals for clean, reliable power sources. Nuclear power is expected to support both new and existing data centers. While financial terms and the nuclear provider\’s name were not disclosed, the contract represents a significant long-term commitment to sustainability as well as energy security for Meta\’s expanding infrastructure.
Why It Matters
This deal highlights the tech industry\’s massive energy requirements as AI adoption accelerates. Meta\’s investment in nuclear energy emphasizes the need for both clean and reliable power to support advanced computing, reflecting wider trends among major technology companies. Read more in our AI News Hub