India is growing, and so is the need for energy. There is no growth or prosperity without energy production. Nuclear power is well suited to meet the country's need for clean, reliable energy and is the top priority in Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi's energy initiative.
18 new nuclear reactors
India intends to build 18 new nuclear reactors over the next seven years with a total capacity of 13.8 gigawatts of electricity. The country's total nuclear power capacity will increase to 22.5 gigawatts.
In February, Indian Prime Minister Modi inaugurated two reactors in India A couple of cockroaches in Gujarat, north of Mumbai, with “the most advanced security features in the world.” Reactors are built by the state Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCI).
NPCI currently operates 24 nuclear reactors with a total capacity of 8.1 GW Energy technology.
It is planned to provide another 25.8 gigawatts
As of today, the country's nuclear power capacity stands at over 6.8 GW, 15.7 GW is under construction and another 25.8 GW is planned for next.
In addition, India produces 205 GW of coal power Which will be gradually replaced by small modular nuclear reactors.
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