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Constellation plans $4.3 billion uprate across 11 nuclear reactors

Constellation announced it will spend more than $4.3 billion to boost output at 11 of its nuclear reactors through a process called a power uprate, which involves upgrading equipment like turbines, pumps and transformers to handle more steam from enriched fuel. The company says the added capacity will generate enough electricity to power roughly 700,000 US homes.

technologyreview.com · 2026-10-15

Google signs deal with Constellation Energy for nuclear reactor power upgrades

Google and Constellation Energy have agreed to a nuclear power deal described as the largest-ever 'uprate' project, a process that increases electricity output from existing reactors rather than building new ones. The agreement links a major tech company with a nuclear operator to expand capacity at current plants.

wsj.com · 2026-10-06