Summary
TechCrunch, citing Bloomberg, reported that TerraPower plans to announce its first data-centre project in 2026 and expects construction to begin in 2027, although no customer was named. Its Natrium design combines a 345MW reactor with molten-salt storage intended to provide additional power during demand peaks.
Why it matters
Firm, storage-enabled nuclear generation is being positioned as a way to meet the power demands of AI data centres, but TerraPower’s customer, schedule and economics remain unproven.
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