The exponential growth of artificial intelligence model training has pushed datacenter power requirements from tens of megawatts to gigawatt-scale facilities. Local electrical grids are struggling to supply constant baseload power without increasing carbon intensity.
Direct Nuclear Power Purchase Agreements
Hyperscalers are co-locating data centers next to existing nuclear power plants via long-term power purchase agreements. This provides reliable zero-emission baseload power, bypassing grid transmission bottlenecks.
Small Modular Reactor Deployment Outlook
To satisfy long-term energy projections, technology conglomerates are funding Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development. SMRs offer scalable, localized power generation tailored to future data center expansion requirements.