Small nuclear reactors have been eyed for years as a more sustainable way to power the booming supply of data centers. Now, just as the industry faces growing issues with access to its traditional power sources, a series of new regulatory approvals and projects could make that nuclear future a reality sooner than expected.
In late January, for the first time, U.S. nuclear regulators fully approved a small modular reactor for commercial use. That came after an October regulatory decision that allowed SMRs to be built closer to densely populated areas than traditional nuclear plants. And last week, GE Hitachi and Canadian utility Ontario Power Generation announced plans for… Read the full story here. | | |