India Targets 100 GW Nuclear Power Capacity: Plan to Build 5 Next-Gen Reactors by 2033

India is speeding up its nuclear energy initiatives in a bid to secure sources of power for meeting its rising demand for electricity, as well as its net zero ambition. There is one key point that should be clarified: India’s stated ambition is the attainment of 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047, not 200 GW. In addition, the government has also outlined a separate goal of deploying at least five SMRs by 2033. This strategy is seen as a major change in India’s energy policy. Currently, nuclear power makes up a rather small proportion of India’s electricity supply, but [...]