Alphabet’s Google will finance capacity increases at Southern Co.’s Vogtle and Hatch nuclear plants in Georgia. The upgrades will add approximately 96 megawatts of new electricity supply.
The investment addresses surging energy demand from Google’s expanding data centers. These facilities are essential for powering the company’s artificial intelligence initiatives.
A new tariff structure, pending regulatory approval, will fund the deal. This arrangement aims to shield residential and industrial customers from upgrade costs.
The move reflects a trend of tech giants securing carbon-free, 24/7 nuclear power for massive computational needs.