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Advanced nuclear power could bring 6 GW to data centers by 2040

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24 August 2026

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Read at interestingengineering.com

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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Advanced nuclear power technologies are projected to provide up to 6 gigawatts of electricity to data centers by 2040, enabling more sustainable and reliable power sources for high-demand computing infrastructure.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Data Infrastructure.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Your data center's power options will shift as advanced nuclear plants become viable suppliers by 2040. Planning now for integration or energy contracts could secure stable, cleaner energy at scale.

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