2024-09-22 13:29:07
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Reviving Three Mile Island: A Power Shift for Tech

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The iconic Three Mile Island nuclear power plant is set to resume operations, driven by the soaring energy demands of the tech industry, particularly Microsoft. This revival, marked by a $1.6 billion investment from Constellation Energy, will enable the facility to generate 835 MW of carbon-free electricity, ensuring a reliable power source for data centers amid the AI boom.

With projections indicating a dramatic increase in energy needs from both data centers and electric vehicles by 2030, the decision to bring back this plant underscores a significant shift toward nuclear energy. As other tech giants also explore similar avenues, the reopening of Three Mile Island promises economic benefits for Pennsylvania, while raising discussions around waste management and sustainable energy solutions.

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Three Mile Island nuclear plant, site of 1979 partial meltdown, to reopen one of its reactors in 2028 under Constellation Energy to power Microsoft's AI operations; 3400 jobs and $16B economic boost for Pennsylvania; concerns over toxic waste storage; nuclear power touted as carbon-free and reliable energy; pending Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval.
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21. September 2024 um 13:00

Decommissioned nuclear power plant to supply power for Microsoft

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The decommissioned nuclear power plant Three Mile Island is to be put back into operation to supply Microsoft with power for data centers. The AI boom has significantly increased the energy demand of tech giants - a ChatGPT request can consume 6-10 times more energy than a Google search.
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22. September 2024 um 09:39

Clean Energy: AI's Appetite for Power - Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant to Be Reactivated

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The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, known for the partial meltdown in 1979, will be reactivated. The operator Constellation has signed a contract with Microsoft to cover the power demand of data centers. The plant, now called the Crane Clean Energy Center, is expected to run until 2054 and cost $1.6 billion. It is located on an island in the Susquehanna River across from Harrisburg. After the 1979 accident, no new nuclear power plants were built in the USA. Other tech companies like Ama..
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22. September 2024 um 09:20

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Constellation Energy plans to invest $1.6 billion to restart Three Mile Island Unit 1, which will have the capacity to generate 835 MW of carbon-free electricity and operate through at least 2054, providing steady income for the next two decades.
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