Connect | Virginia // Fireside chat: SMRs and Nuclear - Too far from reality?

As the data center industry shifts away from utility dependence, nuclear generation technologies are emerging. Larger players are seeking SMRs and micro-reactors to pair with hyperscale campus loads. However, the gap between agreements and operational deployment has triggered one of the industry’s biggest debates - is commercial nuclear co-location a reality or a long-term fantasy? 

• Navigating the slower nuclear regulatory environment amid the need to quickly access power
• Will the HALEU (High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium) fuel crisis further slow SMR deployment schedules?
• Tackling the community education and public perception of nuclear energy, and navigating local pushback