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New Microsoft AI data center may run on Three Mile Island’s nuclear reactor
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New Microsoft AI data center may run on Three Mile Island’s nuclear reactor

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Last updated: 2024/09/20 at 8:27 PM
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Three Mile Island Reactor Could Power Microsoft Data Center

Officials announced plans to bring back online one of the nuclear reactors at Three Mile Island, the site of a historic partial meltdown 45 years ago. Constellation Energy, in partnership with Microsoft, aims to restart the plant to provide power to a new artificial intelligence data center. This move marks a significant milestone in the clean energy sector.

Reviving Three Mile Island Unit 1

The Crane Clean Energy Center project will reactivate Three Mile Island Unit 1, which ceased operations due to economic challenges in competing with natural gas energy production in Pennsylvania. The plant’s safety track record and reliable performance make it a suitable candidate to resume operations independently from Unit 2, the site of the 1979 meltdown.

Tech Giants Turn to Nuclear Energy

Tech companies, including Microsoft, are increasingly turning to nuclear power to meet the high electricity demands of data centers. Nuclear energy offers a cost-effective, carbon-free solution for powering AI applications. This innovative approach, known as co-location, enables data centers to connect directly to nuclear plants, ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply for tech operations.

Economic and Environmental Impact

The restart of Three Mile Island is expected to create thousands of jobs and generate significant tax revenue for Pennsylvania. Despite concerns about the 1979 accident, recent studies indicate widespread support for reviving the nuclear plant. State and federal regulatory approvals are required to proceed with the project, aligning with efforts to diversify the nation’s energy portfolio.

Sustainable Energy for Growth

Constellation Energy emphasizes the importance of nuclear power in meeting the energy needs of critical industries like data centers. By reactivating Three Mile Island, the company aims to demonstrate the reliability and sustainability of nuclear energy for powering technological advancements in the digital age.

As the world shifts towards cleaner energy sources, initiatives like the Crane Clean Energy Center pave the way for harnessing the potential of nuclear power to drive innovation and support economic growth.

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