India Eyes Third Bulk Nuclear Reactor Order to Boost Atomic Power Capacity
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India Eyes Third Bulk Nuclear Reactor Order to Boost Atomic Power Capacity
- •India is considering a third bulk order for up to 10 locally designed 700 MW pressurised heavy water reactors (PHWRs).
- •This strategy aims to scale up atomic power capacity while managing costs through stronger negotiation.
- •A December policy shift opened India's nuclear sector to private companies, easing supplier liability rules.
- •The goal is to achieve 100 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2047, requiring an estimated $211 billion investment.
- •India's nuclear push aligns with a global revival of atomic energy for cleaner power, despite potential cost and delay challenges.
Why It Matters: India plans a major nuclear expansion with bulk reactor orders and private sector involvement to meet future energy demands.
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