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Trying to Get Away From Gas Turbines, Data Centers Place Their Hopes on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
Data center developers view small modular reactors as an energy solution, but experts warn of significant challenges regarding their commercial deployment.
By By Gabriel Matias Castilho · 2026-09-05T23:05:31.644Z
But some experts question whether the technology, yet to be commercially deployed in the U.S., can actually break through or if it is mostly benefitting from a PR push.By Gabriel Matias Castilho Data center developers and states see small modular nuclear reactors as one of the potential solutions for America’s increasing energy demand due to their smaller sizes and ability to provide steady energy generation. But nuclear energy experts say the main challenge is the timeline for their commercial deployment.