"AI is driving a significant increase in the amount of data centers and power that are required on the grid," Kevin Miller, Amazon Web Services' vice president of global data centers, told The Associated Press, adding: "We view advanced new nuclear capacity as really key and essential."
Nuclear energy is a climate solution in that its reactors don't emit the planet-warming greenhouse gases that come from power plants that burn fossil fuels, such as oil, coal and gas.
The demand for power is surging globally as buildings and vehicles electrify. People used more electricity than ever last year, placing strain on electric grids around the world.
Estimates suggest one terawatt hour can power 70,000 homes for a year. The International Energy Agency forecasts that data centers' total electricity consumption could reach more than 1,000 terawatt hours in 2026, more than doubling from 2022.
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