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flag Small modular reactors, designed for AI data centers, are advancing in the U.S. with government support and could deploy by the mid-2030s.

flag Small modular reactors (SMRs), designed to power AI-driven data centers, offer a compact, factory-built alternative to traditional nuclear plants. flag At about 9 feet across and 18 feet tall, they generate up to 300 megawatts—enough for 200,000 homes—and can be transported and assembled in two to three years. flag Using high-assay low-enriched uranium and passive safety systems, SMRs reduce accident risks and waste. flag The U.S. Department of Energy is supporting domestic fuel production, with nearly a ton produced since 2023 under a $120 million contract extended in mid-2025. flag While demonstration projects may begin before 2030, full deployment is expected by the mid-2030s, pending resolution of regulatory, staffing, and waste management challenges.

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