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The increasing reliance on data centers by tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google necessitates a reliable and consistent power source. Traditional renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, while beneficial, can be intermittent. On the other hand, SMRs provide a stable and continuous power supply, crucial for data processing operations that require uninterrupted energy.
Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS), articulated this need for reliable energy sources, stating, “Nuclear is a great option for how we scale the world’s energy needs.” He emphasized the importance of integrating nuclear technology into AWS’s expansion strategy moving forward.
Potential and Challenges Ahead