EDF in talks to source nuclear power for 1 GW data centre projects in France
Électricité de France (EDF) is negotiating with three suppliers to secure power for its planned 1 GW data centre projects in France, with a focus on nuclear energy as a clean power source for tech firms amid the rising energy demands driven by AI. EDF executive director Marc Benayoun confirmed the ongoing discussions but withheld details on the companies involved, noting that site selection for the projects is still in progress. EDF expects to export…