Google Secures 20-Year Nuclear Agreement to Power Data Center Expansion
Google is turning to nuclear energy to address the growing power demands of its data centers. The tech giant announced a 20-year agreement with Constellation, the largest nuclear power plant operator in the United States, to upgrade efficiency at six existing nuclear sites across the country.
The deal, valued at more than $4.3 billion in new investment by Constellation, will fund equipment upgrades designed to add approximately 890 megawatts of combined capacity over the next five years. The power purchase agreement guarantees Constellation the revenue needed to cover modernization costs at the sites.
The move reflects a broader trend among major technology companies seeking reliable, low-carbon electricity sources to fuel energy-intensive AI operations and data center expansion. Nuclear power provides a consistent, carbon-free energy source that complements the intermittent nature of solar and wind generation, offering tech companies a pathway to meet sustainability commitments while securing baseload power for their infrastructure.