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WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON SMRS AND THE TIMELINE TO IMPLEMENTATION / ADOPTION FOR THE DATA CENTRE INDUSTRY?

Small Modular Reactors( SMRs) are emerging as a potential game-changer for the data centre industry, offering a promise of stable, low-carbon and highly reliable power.
As the demand for computational power continues to surge, driven by advancements in AI and cloud services, data centres face increasing pressure to secure sustainable and robust energy sources.
We asked three experts about the evolving timeline of SMR development and deployment, examining how these innovative nuclear technologies are poised to integrate with and potentially revolutionise the energy landscape for data centres, from initial regulatory hurdles to future operational synergies.
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