Sam Altman-backed Oklo signs power agreement with data center operator
signed a non-binding agreement to provide power to Las Vegas-based data center operator Switch.
Under the agreement, Oklo will develop nuclear reactors, called the Aurora powerhouse, with a total capacity of 12 gigawatts through 2044.
Each Aurora Powerhouse reactor has a maximum power level of 15 megawatts electric, according to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
Nuclear energy, which is nearly carbon-free and considered more reliable than other sources of energy such as solar and wind, has emerged as a popular source of power amid a worldwide push towards net-zero carbon emissions.
Several U.S. utilities are signing deals with big tech companies such as Microsoft (MSFT.O),and Amazon (AMZN.O),to power their data centers with electricity generated from nuclear plants.
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Sam Altman-backed Oklo signs power agreement with data center operator, source
