Zombie nuclear reactors could be revived thanks to AI data center demand

Zombie nuclear reactors could be revived thanks to AI data center demand
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by Tim De Chant • 9 days ago

A South Carolina utility, Santee Cooper, plans to revive construction of the mothballed Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Power Station project, halted eight years ago due to budget overruns and its role in Westinghouse's bankruptcy. With rising power demands from AI data centers, Santee Cooper seeks partners to finance completion. Despite its troubled history, the utility is optimistic about finding buyers amid a renewed interest in nuclear power, although any deal may face political scrutiny.

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