NTPC to begin feasibility studies in more states for nuclear programme
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- ✓NTPC plans to start feasibility studies in more states, including Uttar Pradesh, for proposed nuclear power projects.
- ✓The company aims for 30 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047.
- ✓"More states will be explored as the vision is 30 GW nuclear capacity by 2047," a senior official said regarding the plan.
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- BUSINESS
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- The Economic Times
- Reading Speed
- 4 Minute(s)
- Market Focus
- India Economy
Synopsis
NTPC will conduct feasibility studies for nuclear power projects in various states, including Uttar Pradesh. The company aims to achieve 30 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 to support India's energy diversification strategy. Feasibility studies have already identified potential sites in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha, which will aid in planning. Collaboration with global energy firms is being explored to develop large pressurized water reactor projects in India.
New Delhi: State-owned NTPC plans to initiate feasibility studies in more states, including Uttar Pradesh, for proposed nuclear power projects as part of its drive to expand non-fossil fuel energy capacity to at least 2 GW by 2032, according to a senior official.
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