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Microsoft joins World Nuclear Association amid rapid AI expansion plans

 Edie 3rd Sept 2025

Microsoft has become the newest member of the World Nuclear Association, joining as it, and other tech heavyweights, strive to source low-carbon energy to meet the demands of expanding intelligence (AI) and data centres.

As part of the commitment, the company will take part in the World Nuclear Symposium in London this week. The Symposium includes an Energy Users summit where the nuclear sector, technology industry, and other energy-intensive industries will discuss new partnerships, regulatory hurdles and supply chain needs.

Microsoft has already signed long-term nuclear energy deals, including a 20-year agreement with Constellation Energy to restart the Crane Clean Energy Centre (formerly Three Mile Island) and an agreement with fusion energy start-up Helion.

Key areas of collaboration with the Association are expected to include small modular reactors (SMRs) and other advanced nuclear technologies, streamlined licensing processes and supply chain resilience.

Microsoft’s Energy Technology team, led by Dr Melissa Lott with Todd Noe and Archie Manoharan, will represent the company in the Association’s technical working groups.

Dr Lott said: “Microsoft’s entry into World Nuclear Association’s membership reflects the strategic moment that our industry is working in as we work to meet our carbon-free energy goals.”

It bears noting that the nuclear fuel cycle produces significant volumes of radioactive waste. Some of this waste remains highly radioactive for thousands of years. However, proponents highlight its low-carbon nature and ability to reliably generate energy at any time of day or year, at scale.

World Nuclear Association’s director general Dr Sama Bilbao y León said: “Microsoft’s membership with the Association is a game-changing moment for our industry…………………………………………..
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