HOUSTON, Texas — The U.S. and Canada are moving to install next-generation nuclear reactors to meet demand from a growing number of energy-hungry data centers, attracting interest and investment from companies in Japan and South Korea.
Small modular reactors (SMRs) have an output of 300,000 kilowatts or less, compared with around 1 million kW for conventional models. Major components can be manufactured at factories and assembled on site, reducing the time and cost for construction.
