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Big Tech's Nuclear Bet: How Small Modular Reactors Promise Steady Power for AI's Insatiable Demand

Alphabet, Amazon and Oracle have signed SMR deals as tech firms seek steady low-carbon electricity for data centers and AI growth, analysts said.

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The nuclear industry lay quiet for years after Fukushima. Demand for new plants dried up. Safety fears lingered. Costs ballooned. Then AI arrived. Data centers now consume electricity on a scale once reserved for entire cities. Tech giants face a stark choice. Secure reliable, carbon-free power. Or watch growth stall. Enter small modular reactors. These compact units generate up to 300 megawatts each. Traditional plants often exceed 1,000. The d…

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The Motley Fool broke the news in Alexandria, United States on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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