Amazon has agreed to purchase 690 megawatts of nuclear power from Constellation Energy, supporting capacity expansion at Maryland's only active reactors.
The agreement marks a significant commitment from the e-commerce giant to nuclear energy as a source of reliable, carbon-free power. Constellation Energy, the largest nuclear operator in the US, will use the deal to justify expansion at its Maryland facility.
The 690-megawatt purchase represents a major step in corporate adoption of nuclear power. Tech companies including Google, Microsoft, and Meta have recently signed similar nuclear agreements as data centers demand increasing amounts of electricity.
Constellation's Maryland reactors currently operate below full capacity. The Amazon deal provides financial backing for infrastructure improvements needed to boost output.
Nuclear energy has gained renewed interest among large tech firms seeking to meet sustainability goals while maintaining reliable power supply for energy-intensive operations. The sector has also benefited from policy support and streamlined licensing processes in recent years.
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