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France Launches Nuclear Power Program to Attract Data Centers Amid Growing Demand

DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTUREFUSION & ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER

France has begun construction on a program for six new EPR2 nuclear reactors, with potential for eight more. In 2025, France attracted €63 billion in investments for data centers, leveraging its nuclear energy strategy.

Approximately 140 data centers currently operate in France, with plans for 23 more. Poland's data center capacity has doubled in three years, surpassing 200 MW, with demand expected to exceed 600 MW by 2030. Both countries emphasize the importance of nuclear energy in supporting industrial and data center growth.

France Launches Nuclear Power Program to Attract Data Centers Amid Growing Demand
Feb 7, 2026, 6:07 AM

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