DCD Podcast – The Half-Life of Nuclear Data Centers with Chris Lohse, Idaho National Laboratory
Nuclear power may have its detractors, but amid a growing capacity crunch data center operators are becoming increasingly interested in whether atoms can provide the electrons needed to power tomorrow’s high-density facilities. In this episode of DCD’s Zero Downtime podcast, Chris Lohse of the Idaho National Laboratory talks about the recent innovations around nuclear power, the highs and lows of recent years, and what the future might hold for nuclear-powered data centers.
In one corner is Dow, the giant plastics and chemicals manufacturer, that is exploring using microreactors to reduce carbon emissions. In the other corner, Curio Solutions, a Washington, D.C.-based startup that hopes to close the nuclear fuel cycle with a process that avoids proliferation concerns.