In this article published by Data Centre Review, Bader Thabti and Anuja Venkataramani* explore how Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) could help meet the growing energy demands of the Middle East’s expanding data centre market. With the region’s data centre sector expected to nearly double by 2029—driven by AI ambitions, cloud services, and digital transformation—there is increasing pressure to find reliable, carbon-free power sources.
The article examines how SMRs offer a scalable, stable energy solution that aligns with sustainability goals, contrasting on-site SMR deployment with off-site nuclear power purchases. While SMRs present…
