The use of a decommissioned coal site allows the project to leverage existing grid infrastructure, which AEP indicates could shorten the timeframe for bringing the power generation online. Xcel Energy is also involved as a partner in the evaluation of the proposed plant.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Amazon Backs 960 MW Nuclear Plant at Indiana Coal Site
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American Electric Power is partnering with Amazon to develop a new energy infrastructure project in the American Midwest. The two companies are evaluating a 960 MW nuclear facility in Indiana that would deploy 12 small modular reactors to replace the capacity of a former coal power plant. Amazon is providing funding for the early development phase of the project while AEP manages the assessment of a new reactor design.
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