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Global electricity consumption from data centers is accelerating far faster than previously projected, raising new questions about how the world will power the next wave of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Electricity use from data centers in 2024 is estimated at around 415 terawatt-hours, roughly 1.5% of global consumption, and has grown by 12% annually over the past five years.
Universities and industrial operators are exploring SMRs and microreactors for combined heat and power applications. A planned microreactor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, in collaboration with Nano Nuclear Energy, aims to supply steam and electricity to campus buildings while offering a platform for research, regulatory licensing, and demonstration of advanced nuclear technologies.
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