TerraPower’s nuclear reactor has a secret weapon for powering AI data centers
TechCrunch Tim De Chant
TerraPower is planning its first data center power project as nuclear firms court AI data centers’ need for steady electricity. The project is expected to break ground in 2027. It would use TerraPower’s 345-megawatt molten-salt reactor design with stored molten sodium energy to handle demand swings by drawing on thermal storage instead of ramping output, helping it deliver steadier power for AI loads.
Why it matters
TerraPower's nuclear power plant possesses a strategic advantage over competitors, especially when chasing after data center deals.
