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Nvidia’s Bet on Nuclear Power: Invests In Bill Gates’s Startup
- Nvidia has invested in TerraPower, Bill Gates's nuclear energy startup, in a $650 million funding round.
- The investment aims to support TerraPower's construction of the Natrium plant, the first commercial, advanced nuclear power facility in the U.S.
- The Natrium plant combines a 345-megawatt sodium-cooled fast reactor with a molten salt-based energy storage system for flexible power generation.
- Nvidia's investment highlights the increasing energy needs of the AI sector, prompting tech companies to invest in energy infrastructure for data centers.
- Construction of the Natrium plant in Wyoming began in 2024, with expected power production to begin by 2030 after regulatory approvals.
- Nvidia's involvement goes beyond just energy security, integrating AI tools into TerraPower's Natrium reactor project for maintenance and grid resilience.
- This strategic investment positions Nvidia as a leader in technology and energy sustainability.
- Tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon are also exploring nuclear energy agreements to power their operations, reflecting growing interest in nuclear power for the digital economy.
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