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Private nuclear plants for AI data centers could reach 6 GW by 2040

A report projects that private companies could deploy up to 6 GW of nuclear capacity for AI data centers by 2040.

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Large-scale data-center power demand could reshape electricity infrastructure and energy planning.

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  1. Centrales nucleares para los centros de datos de IA: en 2040 tendrán hasta 6GW si estas empresa privadas proliferan ↗larazon.es · Recorded source date: Aug 26, 2026, 5:02 AM UTC

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