The CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS) advocates for increased nuclear energy deployment in the UK to meet the soaring energy demands of data centers required for AI technologies. With AWS intending to invest £8 billion in new data centers over the next four years, Garman asserts that nuclear provides reliable, zero-carbon energy necessary for their operations. Current electricity consumption by data centers is projected to rise dramatically in future years, necessitating innovative energy solutions, including nuclear, to support the growing technological framework.
Matt Garman emphasized the necessity of planning for future energy needs, stating, "It's something we plan many years out. We invest ahead. I think the world is going to have to build new technologies..."
AWS's commitment to renewable energy was highlighted as they have funded over 40 solar and wind projects in the UK, ensuring sustainable energy sourcing for their data centers.
Alex Chisholm of EDF noted that the transition to nuclear energy is crucial for data centers, stating, "They will need a lot of energy, reliably," emphasizing their energy demands.
The projected energy demands of data centers in the UK were alarming, with estimates suggesting they may consume as much energy as all industrial users by 2050.
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