OODA Loop – The trend towards corporate nuclear energy continues: Amazon relies on small modular nuclear reactors for sustainability

Readers have undoubtedly noticed a trend in the use of nuclear energy by companies. That’s smart for all of us (see: Google teams up with Kairos Power to develop small modular nuclear reactors for AI needs). It would be great if governments also committed to good, clean energy like this.

Amazon has now announced that it has taken an important step towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 by integrating Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) into its energy strategy.

Why it matters:

• Carbon-free energy: SMRs will provide clean, scalable energy to support Amazon’s extensive operations and support its sustainability goals.
• Reliability: SMRs provide a stable source of energy and complement renewable options such as wind and solar.
• Economic impact: This move will spur job creation and strengthen the local economy while driving innovation in nuclear energy.

Key points:

• Amazon works with Energy Northwest and Dominion Energy.
• SMRs offer quick deployment and a smaller footprint.
• These reactors will significantly reduce Amazon’s CO2 emissions.

What’s next: SMRs are expected to play a key role in Amazon’s energy network by the mid-2030s, further supporting the company’s decarbonization strategy.

Recommendations: Companies seeking carbon neutrality should consider integrating SMRs and other advanced energy technologies into their sustainability plans. It would be great if governments did that too!

Read more: Amazon’s small modular reactors for Net-Zero