Google signed a strategic agreement to pre-position three project sites for advanced nuclear energy.

The agreement was signed with Elementl Power, a technology agnostic advanced nuclear project developer and independent power producer.

“Google is committed to catalyzing projects that strengthen the power grids where we operate, and advanced nuclear technology provides reliable, baseload, 24/7 energy,” said Amanda Peterson Corio, global head of data center energy at Google, in a statement. “Our collaboration with Elementl Power enhances our ability to move at the speed required to meet this moment of AI and American innovation.”  

The agreement calls for Google to commit early-stage development capital to advance the development of three projects. Each project would generate at least 600 megawatts (MW) of power capacity with the option for commercial off-take once complete. 

Google and Elementl Power will work collaboratively with utility and regulated power partners to identify and advance new projects.

Elementl Power will continue the evaluation of potential technology, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), and other project partners, while prioritizing specific sites for accelerated development.