India Launches Ambitious 100 GW Nuclear Energy Mission by 2047
India’s government has set a bold target of achieving a nuclear power capacity of 100 gigawatts (GW) by the year 2047. This announcement was made alongside the enactment of the SHANTI Act, which aims to facilitate increased participation of the private sector in nuclear energy initiatives, aligning with the overarching objectives of the Nuclear Energy Mission.
Central to this mission is the development of five indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by 2033. The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) is spearheading the design and implementation of various models, including the 220 megawatt electric (MWe) Bharat Small Modular Reactor and the 55 MWe Small Modular Reactor. These reactors will be suited for utility in energy-intensive industries, repurposing retiring fossil fuel power plants, and even powering remote locations without grid connectivity. To support this endeavor, the government has allocated funds specifically for the research and development of these SMRs, with an eye on the completion target of 2033.
Currently, the nation has seventeen nuclear reactors under development, totaling a capacity of 13,600 megawatts (MW), which includes the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR). These projects are on track to be progressively finished by 2031-32. The government’s strategic roadmap envisions elevating the nuclear power capacity to approximately 22 GW by 2031-32, as projects in the pipeline are completed. This gradual increase is positioned to set the foundation for achieving the long-term goal of 100 GW by 2047.
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