Investors express concern over Vistra Corp.'s delay in securing a data center deal while other companies like Talen Energy continue to face regulatory hurdles and market fluctuations in the rising AI-powered energy landscape.

The Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan plans to construct the first small modular reactors in the U.S. by 2030, with support from Holtec International and Hyundai Engineering and Construction, aiming to revive the nuclear energy sector after years of decline.

Tech companies are increasingly turning to hydrogen and nuclear energy to power data centers, driven by the demand for AI capabilities and the need for lower carbon emissions.