Meta seeks new nuclear reactors as reliable source to run US data centres

Meta Platforms Inc. is seeking as much as 4 gigawatts of new nuclear energy as the company looks for a reliable electricity source for its data centres.

The Facebook parent is asking developers to submit proposals to deliver 1 gigawatt to 4 gigawatts of reactor capacity, starting in the early 2030s, according to a statement Tuesday. Commercial nuclear reactors generate about 1 gigawatt of electricity, enough for 750,000 typical homes.