Boosting Nuclear Power: 21 New Reactors to Add 15,300 MW to India’s Grid

India’s nuclear power sector is undergoing significant expansion, with nine reactors currently under construction and twelve more in the pipeline. Here are the key highlights:

– India is building 21 new nuclear reactors with a total capacity of 15,700 MW, expected to be completed by 2031.
– The nine reactors currently under construction have a combined capacity of 7,300 MW.
– The government has approved twelve additional reactors, which will be built in addition to the nine already under construction.
– Five new sites have been identified for nuclear reactor construction, including Jaitapur, Kovvada, Chhaya Mithi Virdi, Haripur, and Bhimpur.
– India’s nuclear power capacity is expected to increase to 22,480 MW by 2031, up from the current 7,480 MW.
– The country aims to generate 25% of its electricity from nuclear power by 2050.