MOU includes site identification and feasibility studies
ARC Clean Technology and Deep Atomic have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the deployment of ARC-100 small modular reactors (SMRs) to power next-generation data centres and AI infrastructure.
ARC, which has offices in New Brunswick in Canada and Washington DC, is developing the ARC-100. It said the MOU outlines a framework for collaboration including site identification, feasibility assessments, and engagement with potential customers across North America.
The companies plan to jointly evaluate sites where ARC-100 reactors can be deployed in close proximity to Deep Atomic’s data centre infrastructure projects.
Deep Atomic, a Swiss-American company, provides project development services for data centres powered by SMRs. ARC said the company’s expertise will provide a crucial link between SMR technology and data centre developers by offering planning and technology integration capabilities, including novel balance-of-plant and cooling technologies.
The ARC-100, a 100 MW sodium-cooled fast reactor can supply both electricity and high-temperature heat.
According to Bob Braun, chief operating officer of ARC, the ARC-100 is uniquely suited to power modern data operations.
“Data centres are rapidly becoming one of the fastest-growing sources of electricity demand worldwide.
“The ARC-100 delivers 100 megawatts of reliable, carbon-free power in a compact design that’s ideally suited for high-density AI and computing loads,” he said.
