Britain plans first nuclear-powered data centre in Nottinghamshire

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Plans are underway to build Britain's first nuclear-powered data centre in Cottam, Nottinghamshire, potentially operational within seven years. The facility will utilize small modular reactors (SMRs) for power, addressing the significant energy demands of AI technology and avoiding large water requirements through a closed-loop cooling system. This project, part of broader UK-US technology deals, aims to position the UK as an AI leader, though concerns exist regarding SMRs' unproven nature and grid capacity.


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