Cottam SMR-Powered Data Center
Sector: Data Center • Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Source: Data Center Dynamics
Development of a 1GW data center powered by Holtec's Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) at the site of the former Cottam coal-fired power station in Nottinghamshire. The project includes 150 acres for data centers and 100 acres for SMRs, with operations targeted by the end of the decade and SMR operation expected in the 2030s.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Data Center, Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Data Center Dynamics
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Development of a 1GW data center powered by Holtec's Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) at the site of the former Cottam coal-fired power station in Nottinghamshire. The project includes 150 acres for data centers and 100 acres for SMRs, with operations targeted by the end of the decade and SMR operation expected in the 2030s. |
Original sector | Energy & Sustainability |
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Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | Nottinghamshire |
City | Nottingham |
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Source | Data Center Dynamics |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Data Center, Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-09-18 |
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