Nuclear power is picking up steam as a solution to data center's electricity demands, and tech companies are taking note. It could have ramifications for the hundreds of data centers found throughout Northern Virginia.

The next-gen tech is expected to cut down on the cost of reactor development as big companies seek carbon-free power for AI.

The cloud computing and retail giant signed a deal to buy electricity generated by small modular nuclear reactors. Put Amazon on the list of big technology firms embracing new nuclear technologies to fuel their data centers.