Duane Arnold Solar PV Park IV is a ground-mounted solar project which is planned over 1,460 acres. The project is expected to supply enough clean energy to power 40,000 households. . We recognize outstanding achievements in engineering, innovation, and technology. After operating for more than 45 years, the Duane Arnold Energy Center, a single-unit 615 MWe boiling water reactor, shut down in 2020. The plan to restart Duane Arnold is part of a larger national trend to reconsider. . Google and NextEra plan to restart the Duane Arnold Energy Center by 2029 to supply carbon-free power to Google's AI operations. electricity use hit a record in 2024, driven by AI and data center expansion, prompting a renewed focus on nuclear energy. It will be developed in a single phase. The 615-MW plant, located. .
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