Brookfield, a private equity firm, is launching a new cloud computing business called Radiant, aiming to compete with major players like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. This venture is linked to a $10 billion AI infrastructure fund and has implications for energy use in data centers.
• Brookfield’s Cloud Business: Brookfield is entering the cloud market, focusing on data centers that cater to governmental and corporate clients needing localized data storage.
• Nuclear Energy Focus: Brookfield owns most of Westinghouse, a key player in nuclear technology. The company aims to prepare nuclear power to support its data centers by the 2030s.
• AI Demand for Energy: Data centers require significant energy, leading to high electricity prices. Nvidia emphasizes that power availability is crucial for AI advancements.
• Nuclear Reactor Development: Westinghouse has secured an $80 billion deal for new reactors, including the AP1000 and a new AP300 reactor designed for future power demands.
• Market Competition: Brookfield will face challenges in countries like France and Sweden, which have established nuclear industries.
Brookfield's strategy combines cloud computing with nuclear energy development to meet the growing power demands of AI-focused data centers, positioning itself uniquely in a competitive energy landscape.
https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/brookfield-enters-data-center-game-its-own-nuclear-power
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