China is testing a prototype nuclear reactor that can be carried on a truck, according to a leading scientist.He described the reactor, which has been in development for several years, as the “world’s first 10-megawatt vehicle-mounted nuclear power unit” and said the team behind it was now seeking opportunities to put it to use. This output would be enough to power a medium-sized AI data centre.“The ‘nuclear power bank’ we proposed exemplifies the new generation of nuclear energy systems,” Wu Yican, the chief scientific adviser to the Institute of Nuclear Energy Safety Technology at the Hefei Institute of Physical Science, told Science and Technology Daily last week.
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China testing truck-mounted nuclear reactor that could power AI data centre
China is reportedly testing a prototype truck-mounted nuclear reactor, described as the "world's first 10-megawatt vehicle-mounted nuclear power unit." Developed over several years by scientists at the Hefei Institute of Physical Science, this mobile reactor is designed to generate enough power to operate a medium-sized AI data center. The team is now seeking applications for this innovative nuclear energy system, which they refer to as a "nuclear power bank." This development signifies a potential new direction for nuclear energy technology, offering a portable power source for energy-intensive operations.
Holly ChikSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-28 · 12:10 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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China is reportedly testing a prototype truck-mounted nuclear reactor, described as the "world's first 10-megawatt vehicle-mounted nuclear power unit." Developed over several years by scientists at the Hefei Institute of Physical Science, this mobile reactor is designed to generate enough power to operate a medium-sized AI data center. The team is now seeking applications for this innovative nuclear energy system, which they refer to as a "nuclear power bank." This development signifies a potential new direction for nuclear energy technology, offering a portable power source for energy-intensive operations.
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The development team is currently seeking opportunities to put the reactor into practical use.
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The reactor has been in development for several years.
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China is testing a prototype 10-megawatt vehicle-mounted nuclear power unit.
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A 10-megawatt output is sufficient to power a medium-sized AI data centre.
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