Microsoft's Nuclear Deal Could Spark New Market for AI Power
MSFTMicrosoft(MSFT) PYMNTS.com·2024-09-26 05:33

Microsoft has ignited a potential new energy market by signing a 20-year agreement to reactivate the dormant Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania. The move marks the first time a major tech company has directly invested in nuclear power generation to fuel its artificial intelligence (AI) operations. As the AI sector booms, it’s creating unprecedented demand for stable, high-capacity power sources. “Microsoft’s decision to restart operations at the Three Mile Island nuclear facility highlights the ...