The data center industry is seeking energy solutions to reach its goal of increasing power capacity to 1,000 TWh by 2026 while maintaining high standards of scale, efficiency, speed-to-market, and emission-free generation.
This case study first reviews the history of nuclear development and energy industry data before diving into a real-world scenario originally outlined in Last Energy’s Data Center Case Study, Rapidly Scaling Enterprise Data Center Demand and Accelerating Timeline (Last Energy, n.d.). It has been adapted to include the expertise and thought leadership of the ICA Power Working Group in data centers, power, and independent research into small modular reactors (SMRs).
The following case study examines the power hurdles faced by developers and hyperscalers, by exploring the benefits and challenges of implementing nuclear power as a primary power source for data centers.
