Google has signed a master plant development agreement with Kairos Power to generate clean energy for its AI data centres using small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).

The deal outlines a strategy to deploy a fleet of advanced nuclear power projects with a total capacity of 500MW across the US by 2035.

Kairos Power will be responsible for developing, constructing and operating a series of advanced reactor plants.

Kairos Power will also provide Google with energy, ancillary services and environmental attributes through power purchase agreements.

Kairos Power co-founder and CEO Mike Laufer stated: “Our partnership with Google will enable Kairos Power to quickly advance down the learning curve as we drive toward cost and schedule certainty for our commercial product.

“By coming alongside in the development phase, Google is more than just a customer. They are a partner who deeply understands our innovative approach and the potential it can deliver.”

The first of these reactors is expected to be operational by 2030, and the power plants will be strategically located to supply clean electricity directly to Google’s data centres.

Kairos Power aims to use an iterative approach to develop advanced reactor technology.