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Could Small Modular Reactors Soon Power Data Centers?

... solution for reliable power. The low-grade heat generated by data centers can also be recycled for use onsite. From an economic standpoint, it is true that the upfront investment is substantial, but overall SNPPs are less capital-intensive than large NPPs. For data centers, the key issue is predictable electricity prices over decades, since energy accounts for up to 40% of operating expenses. SMRs offer stable rates over the long term, shielding operators from market fluctuations. Right now, the Kalinin data center, which runs on power from a large NPP, enjoys below-market electricity rates and 100% uptime. At first glance, electricity from ...

25.08.2025

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Nuclear Power and the Global South

... establishment of a nuclear platform within the group. Russia traditionally holds a strong position in training personnel for the nuclear power sector in the region. The development and introduction of new types of nuclear reactors, including floating NPPs and SMRs—projects that Russia is actively working on—represent promising technological solutions for countries of the Global South. This opens up extra opportunities for Rosatom, as the company can offer cutting-edge equipment to its partners in the foreseeable ...

30.01.2025

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