Google Signs 20-Year Nuclear Power Deal to Fuel Data Centers

Google has signed a 20-year agreement with Constellation, the leading nuclear power plant operator in the US, to update six nuclear power plant sites across the country, according to The Verge. The deal is aimed at generating more electricity to meet the growing power demands of Google's data centers.

The power purchase agreement is structured to guarantee revenue for the updated nuclear sites, providing Constellation with long-term financial certainty in exchange for supplying electricity to Google's operations. The length of the deal, 20 years, reflects the scale of investment required to update aging nuclear infrastructure.

Data centers have become increasingly power-hungry as demand for computing capacity, particularly for AI workloads, continues to grow. Technology companies including Google have been seeking reliable, large-scale electricity sources to keep pace with that demand, with nuclear power offering a steady supply that does not depend on weather conditions.

The agreement adds to a broader trend of major technology companies turning to nuclear power as part of their long-term energy strategies, as they look for ways to secure electricity supply while managing commitments related to reducing carbon emissions.

Details on the specific locations of the six nuclear plant sites and the exact scope of the planned updates were not fully outlined in available reporting, though the deal signals a significant long-term commitment between Google and Constellation.