Operational
Nuclear
Amazon's Nuclear-Powered Data Center Acquisition
Berwick, Northeastern United States, United States
Capacity
960MW
Operators
Amazon Web Services · Talen Energy
In March 2024, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced plans to acquire a 960 MW data center powered by the Susquehanna nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. This strategic move aims to meet the escalating energy demands of AWS’s expanding AI and cloud computing services while adhering to its commitment to carbon-free energy sources. The acquisition underscores a growing trend among tech giants to leverage nuclear power for reliable and sustainable energy solutions in data center operations.
Coordinates
41.057, -76.142