The nuclear option for data centre energy supply

This report analyses the potential for nuclear energy to power Australia's rapidly expanding data centre sector. With deployable capacity of 1,280 MW currently provisioned and expected to triple by 2028, the industry requires continuous, low-carbon energy sources that renewable solar and wind cannot consistently provide. Small modular reactors (SMRs) are identified as a flexible solution, though high initial costs, regulatory hurdles, and public perception remain significant barriers to widespread adoption in the Australian market.