Company’s microreactors could provide dedicated power for data centres
US micro modular reactor (MMR) developer Nano Nuclear Energy has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Super Micro Computer Inc to deliver nuclear-powered solutions for the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence economy.
The collaboration is focused on exploring the integration of Nano Nuclear’s advanced MMR systems with Supermicro’s industry-leading AI server and data centre platforms.
California-based Super Micro specialises in the provision of high-performance, high-efficiency server and AI infrastructure.
Nano said the explosive growth of AI, cloud computing and high-performance computing is creating an unprecedented surge in global electricity demand, particularly from data centres that require constant, high-density, and reliable power.
Through the MoU, Nano Nuclear and Super Micro will explore opportunities to deploy Nano Nuclear’s microreactors to provide dedicated, onsite nuclear power for data centres.
“This positions Nano Nuclear not just as a reactor developer, but as a critical enabler of the global AI economy,” a statement said.
“Together, the companies aim to create a next-generation infrastructure model where computing power and energy supply are developed in tandem.”
Nano Nuclear is developing the Kronos MMR Energy System, a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR).
In January 2025 the company closed an $8m (€6.8m) deal to acquire the major assets of the bankrupt Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation, a midsize startup that was developing microreactor technology and advanced nuclear fuel.
Nano Nuclear has also signed an agreement with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to build the first research Kronos MMR on the university’s campus.
