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title: "Google announces the restart of a nuclear power plant to supply power for AI infrastructure"
description: "Alphabet announced that it will restart the Duane Arnold Nuclear Power Plant in Iowa to power its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The nuclear power plant was closed in 2020 and is scheduled to"
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published_at: "2025-10-28T04:16:23.000Z"
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# Google announces the restart of a nuclear power plant to supply power for AI infrastructure

> Alphabet announced that it will restart the Duane Arnold Nuclear Power Plant in Iowa to power its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The nuclear power plant was closed in 2020 and is scheduled to resume operations in 2029, aiming to meet Google's growing electricity demand for cloud and AI infrastructure. Google has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement with New Era Energy, marking the tech giant's expansion in energy supply channels for AI infrastructure

On the 27th, Google LLC announced a plan to restart a nuclear power plant in Iowa to power its artificial intelligence infrastructure. This indicates that the American tech giant is broadening its energy supply channels for AI infrastructure. According to a press release jointly issued by Google and New Era Energy, the Duane Arnold Energy Center, which was closed in 2020, will be back in operation by 2029 "to help meet Google's growing power demands for cloud and AI infrastructure in Iowa." The two parties have signed a 25-year power purchase agreement. The press release also stated that as the U.S. enters a new era of AI-driven innovation and opportunities, this strategic cooperation aims to help Google meet its business growth needs in a responsible manner

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