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title: "Nuclear energy demand surges as AI drives power needs"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/287619392.md"
description: "Nuclear power is experiencing a resurgence due to increased electricity demand from AI-driven data centers and decarbonization efforts. The US Army's Janus Program plans to deploy microreactors by 2028, enhancing energy security. Additionally, diversified nuclear ETFs are gaining traction as the sector benefits from record output and new reactor projects."
datetime: "2026-05-26T10:30:13.000Z"
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# Nuclear energy demand surges as AI drives power needs

Why nuclear is back: After years of decline post-Fukushima, nuclear power is rebounding to meet surging electricity demand from AI-driven data centers and decarbonization goals. Military's nuclear push: The US Army’s Janus Program aims to deploy operational microreactors by 2028, enhancing energy security and paving the way for commercial adoption. Investor opportunities: Diversified nuclear ETFs with exposure to uranium miners and utilities are gaining as the sector benefits from record output and new reactor projects.

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