Xin Hua She·2025-10-28 04:24Core Insights - Google announced a plan to restart a nuclear power plant in Iowa to supply power for its AI infrastructure, indicating a strategic move to diversify energy sources for AI operations [1] - The Duane Arnold Energy Center, which was closed in 2020, is set to resume operations in 2029 under a 25-year power purchase agreement with New Era Energy [1] - This collaboration aims to responsibly meet the growing power demands of Google's cloud and AI infrastructure in Iowa [1] Energy Strategy - Google has previously partnered with Elemental Energy to construct three advanced nuclear power plants in the U.S. to secure additional power supply [1] - The rapid development of AI is becoming a significant driver of electricity demand globally, with the International Energy Agency predicting that data center electricity consumption will more than double by 2030 [1]