Google Agrees Deal to Buy Power From Planned Nuclear Fusion Plant
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VIRGINIA, JUN 30 – Google commits to purchasing 200 megawatts of carbon-free fusion power from Commonwealth Fusion Systems, supporting its clean energy goals amid rising AI-driven electricity demand.
- Google announced a partnership with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to buy 200 megawatts of clean fusion power from the planned ARC facility in Virginia.
- This marks Google's first commercial commitment to fusion, increasing their investment in Commonwealth Fusion Systems since 2021.
- Commonwealth Fusion Systems expects to deliver power to the grid from the planned fusion power facility in Virginia in the early 2030s.
- The technology aims to meet growing electricity demand due to advancements in electrification and artificial intelligence.
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