Microsoft, artificial intelligence projects closed for The Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant reactivate 20 year agreement signed. Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft will provide access to all 835 megawatts of energy that the power plant will produce. With regulatory approval, the plant is scheduled to be operational again in 2028.

Constellation owns the Three Mile Island power plantsigned with Microsoft energy purchase agreement announced. The agreement is seen as a major step for Microsoft to ensure its data centers are powered by clean energy. The power plant, which was closed in 2019 for economic reasons, is located right next to the unit that was the scene of the worst nuclear accident in U.S. history in 1979.

Microsoft targets 837 megawatts of clean energy for artificial intelligence

When the power plant is restarted 837 megawatts of energy will be able to produce and this amount provides for the energy needs of more than 800,000 households is able to meet this need. Microsoftplans to achieve clean energy goals by using that energy in data centers and artificial intelligence projects.

constellationwill invest $1.6 billion to reopen the plant and obtain necessary approvals. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and will obtain permits from state and local agencies. They also plan to extend the plant’s operating life until at least 2054.

The company offers innovative energy solutions to meet energy needs It also aims to reduce the impact on the environment.