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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Nevada — updated daily.
Recent Nevada data center news
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Meta seeks up to 4GW of new nuclear to power data centers and AI
US-based Meta has announced plans to procure 1-4GW of new nuclear power generation for its data centers and AI operations, starting in early 2030s. The company has released an RFP seeking both small modular reactors (SMRs) and larger nuclear reactors, with proposals due by February 2025. Other tech giants including Google and Amazon have also made similar moves, with Google partnering with Kairos Power for 500MW by 2035, and Amazon signing agreements for SMR development in Virginia and Washington state.
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NV Energy seeks new tariff to supply Google with 24/7 power from Fervo geothermal plant
NV Energy collaborates with Google to provide 24/7 power from Fervo geothermal plant. Google’s proposed tariff aims to bridge the financial gap for renewable energy deployment. Golin emphasizes the benefits for both Google and NV Energy in accelerating renewable energy commercialization, leading to potential replication in other states with Duke Energy and other tech companies.
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Google and NV Energy Forge Geothermal Partnership to Power Nevada Data Centers
Google partners with NV Energy for geothermal energy in Nevada. Unique clean transition rate ‘CTT’ proposed aims to enhance energy sustainability. NV Energy collaborates with Fervo Energy to develop 115 MW geothermal capacity. Doug Cannon highlights partnership significance. Initiative supports Google’s carbon-free energy target. Proposal may influence US clean energy market, pending review.
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Silicon Ranch to work with data centers in Nevada and Utah to site solar projects nearby
Silicon Ranch is partnering with data center developer Tract to strategically site solar projects near data centers in Nevada and Utah. The collaboration aims to enable data centers to build green campuses more quickly and reduce development risk. Silicon Ranch will initiate site acquisition and interconnection processes for utility-scale solar and battery projects, exceeding 500 MW, to support data centers on Tract campuses. This collaboration recognizes the evolving needs of hyperscale data centers and aims to provide a next-generation solution by combining shovel-ready development sites with pre-positioned renewable generation.