Google 和 NextEra Energy将在2029年重新启动爱荷华州的Duane Arnold核电厂, Google and NextEra Energy will restart Iowa’s Duane Arnold nuclear plant by 2029, providing carbon-free power for AI and grid needs.

Google and NextEra Energy计划重新启动2020年关闭的爱荷华的Duane Arnold核电厂, Google and NextEra Energy plan to restart Iowa’s Duane Arnold nuclear plant, shuttered in 2020, with operations targeted for early 2029 pending regulatory approval. Google将购买25年的24/7无碳电力, 以支持其人工智能和云层基础设施, 而Central Iowa Power Cooperation将按相同条件购买剩余产出, Google will purchase 25 years of 24/7 carbon-free power to support its AI and cloud infrastructure, while Central Iowa Power Cooperative will buy the remaining output under the same terms, avoiding increased costs for ratepayers. NextEra 在从两个合作社购买剩余 30% 的股份后获得全部所有权。 NextEra is acquiring full ownership after buying the remaining 30% stake from two cooperatives. 该项目预计将创造数千个就业机会,为爱荷华州带来90多亿美元的经济利益,包括3.2亿美元的年度经济产出和300万美元的年度税收。 The project is expected to create thousands of jobs and generate over $9 billion in economic benefits for Iowa, including $320 million in annual economic output and $3 million in annual tax revenue. 重新启动支持AI公司不断增长的能源需求,并加强了清洁能源和电网可靠性。 The restart supports growing energy demands from AI and strengthens clean energy and grid reliability.