NANO Nuclear and Tillman partner to deploy advanced reactors for data-center power

NANO Nuclear Energy has signed a non-binding commercial framework with Tillman Global Holdings to explore deploying advanced nuclear reactors across large AI data-center developments in the US. The partnership targets at least 6 GW of power capacity by 2040, with modular reactor designs that can be scaled incrementally. The collaboration aims to address growing energy demands for data centers while leveraging nuclear technology’s low-carbon footprint. Key challenges include securing regulatory approvals, funding, and public acceptance. The project highlights the potential of small modular reactors (SMRs) to provide reliable baseload power for energy-intensive tech infrastructure. While the timeline is ambitious, experts note that SMR deployment faces technical and economic hurdles. The initiative could reshape energy supply chains for the tech industry, though its success depends on overcoming existing barriers in nuclear energy development.