Meta has secured a significant agreement with TerraPower, a company backed by Bill Gates, to establish up to eight small modular reactors across the United States. The first of these reactors is projected to become operational by 2032, providing a total capacity of 2.8 gigawatts through TerraPower's Natrium nuclear technology, which includes an energy storage component that can enhance output to 4 gigawatts.
This partnership represents Meta's largest nuclear deal to date, although specific locations for the reactors have not been disclosed. The initiative aligns with a broader strategy as Meta seeks to address rising energy demands while leveraging clean energy solutions for its expanding data centers, particularly those supporting AI services.
In addition to its collaboration with TerraPower, Meta has joined forces with Vistra and Oklo. The Vistra partnership aims to enhance the energy output of existing reactors in Ohio and Pennsylvania, while the Oklo project in Pike County, Ohio, is expected to contribute up to 1.2 gigawatts to the grid starting in 2030. These agreements position Meta as a leading corporate consumer of nuclear energy in the United States.