Google Just Locked In 3.6 Gigawatts of Nuclear Power for AI

Big Tech 📅 Oct 11, 2026 ✍️ Aamir Raza

Google Just Locked In 3.6 GW of Nuclear

Google will buy 3,590 megawatts from Constellation Energy, the largest US nuclear operator, to power its AI data centers. LexxWire

Why Google Needs All That Power

AI data centers run nonstop. Nuclear is the only large carbon-free source that runs 24/7, rain or shine. LexxWire

890 MW of 'New' Nuclear Coming

A 20-year deal pays for upgrades at 11 Constellation reactors in Illinois, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. First output arrives in 2028. LexxWire

2,700 MW From the Existing Fleet

A separate 15-year deal secures another 2,700 MW from Constellation's operating plants on the PJM grid. LexxWire

Big Tech's Nuclear Rush

Constellation is also restarting Three Mile Island for Microsoft, and Google already backed an Iowa nuclear restart. Constellation will invest $4.3B+ in the upgrades. LexxWire

Google Just Locked In 3.6 Gigawatts of Nuclear Power for AI

Google Just Locked In 3.6 GW of Nuclear

Why Google Needs All That Power

890 MW of 'New' Nuclear Coming

2,700 MW From the Existing Fleet

Big Tech's Nuclear Rush

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