Small Modular Reactors (SMR)
industry
The small modular reactor (SMR) industry encompasses the design, development, and deployment of nuclear reactors typically in the 100–300 MW range, positioned as a scalable and cost-effective alternative to gigawatt-scale nuclear plants. SMRs are increasingly being explored as dedicated behind-the-meter power solutions for hyperscale AI data centers and remote communities.
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Small modular reactors will power data centers behind the meter within a decade
100-300MW SMRs are the ideal size for dedicated data center power, operating fully islanded from the grid. Hyperscalers already plan to 'bring your own energy' (BYOE), and offering surplus power to local communities resolves permitting friction while adding minimal project cost.
SMRs will find their niche as dedicated AI data center power plants
Scott Nolan maps the 100–300 MW SMR segment as the ideal behind-the-meter nuclear solution for hyperscale compute — fenced-off energy islands that bypass grid constraints and accelerate community deployment approvals.