[Google Secures $1.9 Billion Loan to Restart Iowa Nuclear Power Plant for AI Power Supply] According to TechCrunch, the U.S. Department of Energy has approved a $1.9 billion loan to restart the decommissioned Duane Arnold nuclear power plant in Iowa, which is expected to resume operations by 2029. At that time, its capacity will increase from 601 MW to 615 MW. Google has planned to build up to six data centers near the plant to utilize its power generation. This marks the tech giant's latest move in securing stable power supply to support the expansion of AI computing power.