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Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India's nuclear ambitions: Can Bharat Small Reactors trigger a 100 GW chain reaction?
India's ambitious target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 is at a critical juncture. The nation currently operates around 8 GW of nuclear capacity, and while it has a planned capacity of 36 GW, only about 7 GW is under construction. The road to this massive expansion is filled with challenges, but the introduction of Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) could potentially accelerate India's nuclear journey. The government has recognised the importance of nuclear power in achieving its net-zero commitments by 2070, and has earmarked Rs 200 billion for the Nuclear Energy Mission, which aims to drive research, development, and deployment of BSRs. These reactors, being smaller and modular, promise flexibility in deployment across diverse terrains. They are also expected to be more cost-efficient compared to traditional reactors, making them an attractive option for private players. However, an SBICAPS report highlights that India's nuclear sector is plagued by prolonged construction timelines, often stretching to 10 years — far above the global average of 6.3 years. This delay is largely due to regulatory clearances, land acquisition challenges, and supply chain disruptions. The Rawatbhata project in Rajasthan, which aims to add 1,400 MW of capacity, has faced significant delays, reflecting the systemic hurdles in India's nuclear sector. Fuel supply is another critical issue. India's domestic uranium reserves are limited, and the country relies on imports for around 65 per cent of its nuclear fuel. "This dependence exposes the sector to global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical risks. While the government has been exploring alternatives like fast breeder reactors using thorium, progress has been slow," the report noted. The Bharat Small Reactor program, as outlined by the report, is a strategic initiative designed to overcome some of these challenges. BSRs are expected to reduce construction complexity due to their modular design, allowing for faster deployment. The government's decision to involve private players in the development and operation of these reactors is a positive step, but it must be supported by comprehensive regulatory reforms. SBICAPS emphasizes that the approval process for nuclear projects in India remains cumbersome, marked by a high degree of bureaucratic oversight. This process must be streamlined, potentially through a single-window clearance mechanism. Additionally, private investors need greater clarity on fuel supply arrangements, as well as sovereign support for financing these capital-intensive projects. India's nuclear journey is at a critical crossroads. The success of Bharat Small Reactors could transform the sector, but only if the government can overcome the challenges of fuel supply, regulatory delays, and investor confidence. The next decade will be crucial in determining whether India can truly trigger a 100 GW nuclear chain reaction.
Economic Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
India's nuclear ambitions: Can Bharat Small Reactors trigger a 100 GW chain reaction?
India's plan to achieve 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 hinges on Bharat Small Reactors. Despite challenges like delays and fuel dependency, Rs 200 billion has been allocated to boost nuclear development and achieve net-zero goals. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India's ambitious target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 is at a critical juncture. The nation currently operates around 8 GW of nuclear capacity, and while it has a planned capacity of 36 GW, only about 7 GW is under construction. The road to this massive expansion is filled with challenges, but the introduction of Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) could potentially accelerate India's nuclear government has recognized the importance of nuclear power in achieving its net-zero commitments by 2070, and has earmarked Rs 200 billion for the Nuclear Energy Mission, which aims to drive research, development, and deployment of reactors, being smaller and modular, promise flexibility in deployment across diverse terrains. They are also expected to be more cost-efficient compared to traditional reactors, making them an attractive option for private an SBICAPS report highlights that India's nuclear sector is plagued by prolonged construction timelines, often stretching to 10 years — far above the global average of 6.3 delay is largely due to regulatory clearances, land acquisition challenges, and supply chain disruptions. The Rawatbhata project in Rajasthan, which aims to add 1,400 MW of capacity, has faced significant delays, reflecting the systemic hurdles in India's nuclear supply is another critical issue. India's domestic uranium reserves are limited, and the country relies on imports for around 65% of its nuclear fuel."This dependence exposes the sector to global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical risks. While the government has been exploring alternatives like fast breeder reactors using thorium, progress has been slow," the report Bharat Small Reactor program, as outlined by the report, is a strategic initiative designed to overcome some of these challenges. BSRs are expected to reduce construction complexity due to their modular design, allowing for faster government's decision to involve private players in the development and operation of these reactors is a positive step, but it must be supported by comprehensive regulatory emphasizes that the approval process for nuclear projects in India remains cumbersome, marked by a high degree of bureaucratic process must be streamlined, potentially through a single-window clearance mechanism. Additionally, private investors need greater clarity on fuel supply arrangements, as well as sovereign support for financing these capital-intensive nuclear journey is at a critical crossroads. The success of Bharat Small Reactors could transform the sector, but only if the government can overcome the challenges of fuel supply, regulatory delays, and investor confidence. The next decade will be crucial in determining whether India can truly trigger a 100 GW nuclear chain reaction.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
India's nuclear ambitions: Can Bharat Small Reactors trigger a 100 GW chain reaction?
India's ambitious target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 is at a critical juncture. The nation currently operates around 8 GW of nuclear capacity, and while it has a planned capacity of 36 GW, only about 7 GW is under construction. The road to this massive expansion is filled with challenges, but the introduction of Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) could potentially accelerate India's nuclear journey. The government has recognized the importance of nuclear power in achieving its net-zero commitments by 2070, and has earmarked Rs 200 billion for the Nuclear Energy Mission, which aims to drive research, development, and deployment of BSRs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trekking pants for mountain sports and adventure travel Trek Kit India Shop Now Undo These reactors, being smaller and modular, promise flexibility in deployment across diverse terrains. They are also expected to be more cost-efficient compared to traditional reactors, making them an attractive option for private players. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. However, an SBICAPS report highlights that India's nuclear sector is plagued by prolonged construction timelines, often stretching to 10 years — far above the global average of 6.3 years. This delay is largely due to regulatory clearances, land acquisition challenges, and supply chain disruptions. The Rawatbhata project in Rajasthan, which aims to add 1,400 MW of capacity, has faced significant delays, reflecting the systemic hurdles in India's nuclear sector. Live Events Fuel supply is another critical issue. India's domestic uranium reserves are limited, and the country relies on imports for around 65% of its nuclear fuel. "This dependence exposes the sector to global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical risks. While the government has been exploring alternatives like fast breeder reactors using thorium, progress has been slow," the report noted. The Bharat Small Reactor program, as outlined by the report, is a strategic initiative designed to overcome some of these challenges. BSRs are expected to reduce construction complexity due to their modular design, allowing for faster deployment. The government's decision to involve private players in the development and operation of these reactors is a positive step, but it must be supported by comprehensive regulatory reforms. SBICAPS emphasizes that the approval process for nuclear projects in India remains cumbersome, marked by a high degree of bureaucratic oversight. This process must be streamlined, potentially through a single-window clearance mechanism. Additionally, private investors need greater clarity on fuel supply arrangements, as well as sovereign support for financing these capital-intensive projects. India's nuclear journey is at a critical crossroads. The success of Bharat Small Reactors could transform the sector, but only if the government can overcome the challenges of fuel supply, regulatory delays, and investor confidence. The next decade will be crucial in determining whether India can truly trigger a 100 GW nuclear chain reaction.
The Print
03-05-2025
- Business
- The Print
India's route to 100 GW nuclear power by 2047 may require strategic reforms
India's plan to produce 100GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 aligns with the target to achieve a net-zero emissions target by 2070. New Delhi [India], May 3 (ANI): India's plan to reach an ambitious 100 gigawatts (GW) nuclear power capacity by 2047 may require a concerted effort to overcome existing challenges and implement strategic reforms in the nuclear sector, says a report by SBICAPS. The report outlines several key strategies and reforms that are crucial for India to successfully expand its nuclear power capacity. One of the critical areas being, reducing the time taken for nuclear plant construction. It also notes that Indian projects currently take around 10 years to complete, significantly longer than the global best of approximately 6 years. The report suggests attracting greater foreign investment which would include allowing 49 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in nuclear power generation sector to facilitate increased capital inflows. Additionally 'diversifying fuel sources via international agreements and accelerating the transition to Stages 2 and 3 of India's nuclear program are essential to address the nation's limited uranium reserves,' the report said. The report, highlights that the India's installed nuclear capacity is around 8 GW, with an additional 7 GW under construction and target is to achieve the 100GW in the next two decades. The report emphasizes the need for a significant acceleration in the pace of nuclear development. Achieving the 100 GW target within the next two decades will overcoming potential hurdles and for that 'the Government has initiated the Nuclear Energy Mission, allocating Rs 200 billion towards R&D and the deployment of at least five Bharat Small Modular Reactors (BSMRs) as announced in the Union Budget.' The BSR program will enable private sector development of Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) reactors for dedicated captive utilisation. The report from the Indian bank points towards China as leading this revival, with a substantial 30 GW of nuclear reactor capacity under development. While India and Turkey are also showing increasing interest in expanding their nuclear capabilities, Europe maintains a more cautious stance. Meanwhile, SBICAPS's report underscores the significant financial and strategic implications of India's ambitious nuclear energy goals. Earlier in March, Indian Union minister Jitendra Singh also emphasized that Nuclear Energy is critical for India's net zero goal. With a roadmap now being formulated in consultation with stakeholders, the Minister affirmed that while challenges exist, achieving the 100 GW target by 2047 is both ambitious and achievable. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India's route to 100 GW nuclear power by 2047 may require strategic reforms
New Delhi: India's plan to reach an ambitious 100 gigawatts (GW) nuclear power capacity by 2047 may require a concerted effort to overcome existing challenges and implement strategic reforms in the nuclear sector, says a report by SBICAPS. India's plan to produce 100GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 aligns with the target to achieve a net-zero emissions target by 2070. The report outlines several key strategies and reforms that are crucial for India to successfully expand its nuclear power capacity. One of the critical areas being, reducing the time taken for nuclear plant construction. It also notes that Indian projects currently take around 10 years to complete, significantly longer than the global best of approximately 6 years. The report suggests attracting greater foreign investment which would include allowing 49 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in nuclear power generation sector to facilitate increased capital inflows. Additionally "diversifying fuel sources via international agreements and accelerating the transition to Stages 2 and 3 of India's nuclear program are essential to address the nation's limited uranium reserves," the report said. The report, highlights that the India's installed nuclear capacity is around 8 GW, with an additional 7 GW under construction and target is to achieve the 100GW in the next two decades. The report emphasizes the need for a significant acceleration in the pace of nuclear development. Achieving the 100 GW target within the next two decades will overcoming potential hurdles and for that "the Government has initiated the Nuclear Energy Mission, allocating Rs 200 billion towards R&D and the deployment of at least five Bharat Small Modular Reactors (BSMRs) as announced in the Union Budget." The BSR program will enable private sector development of Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) reactors for dedicated captive utilisation. The report from the Indian bank points towards China as leading this revival, with a substantial 30 GW of nuclear reactor capacity under development. While India and Turkey are also showing increasing interest in expanding their nuclear capabilities, Europe maintains a more cautious stance. Meanwhile, SBICAPS's report underscores the significant financial and strategic implications of India's ambitious nuclear energy goals. Earlier in March, Indian Union minister Jitendra Singh also emphasized that Nuclear Energy is critical for India's net zero goal. With a roadmap now being formulated in consultation with stakeholders, the Minister affirmed that while challenges exist, achieving the 100 GW target by 2047 is both ambitious and achievable. (ANI)
