Data centers to account for 9% of electricity demand in the U.S by 2035 — Nuclear power could help sate AI demand

Date: 2025-09-29 17:25:22

Major tech firms building gigawatts of power-hungry new AI data centers are investing in small, modular nuclear reactors as a potential solution for on-site, year-round power without the fluctuations in output of renewables, though questions remain over how long they'll take to receive approval and reach operative capacity.