SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 24, 2026Interesting Engineering

Mile-deep nuclear reactor concept attracts data center boom with massive 18.5 GW demand

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Deep Fission has signed non-binding agreements representing 18.5 GW of potential nuclear power demand, mostly from data centers and industrial partners hungry for reliable AI-era electricity. The company places small reactors a mile underground in boreholes, and plans to apply for a commercial license in the first half of 2027.

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