From The Economic Times · PTI · · 1m
NTPC Expands Nuclear Feasibility Studies
NTPC starts nuclear feasibility studies in more Indian states to reach 30 GW by 2047.
In brief
NTPC starts nuclear feasibility studies in more Indian states to reach 30 GW by 2047. NTPC will begin feasibility studies for nuclear power projects in additional states to meet 30 GW capacity by 2047. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
NTPC plans nuclear feasibility studies
State-owned NTPC will begin feasibility studies for nuclear power projects in more states including Uttar Pradesh.
Target: 30 GW nuclear capacity by 2047
NTPC aims to set up 30 gw nuclear projects by 2047 to meet government's 100 gw nuclear capacity target.
Completed studies in three states
NTPC has completed feasibility studies in Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha.
Potential sites identified
Banka in Bihar, Basai in Madhya Pradesh and Nabarangpur in Odisha identified as potential sites.
Project scale and timeline
Nuclear projects will average 1,400 mw with two units of 700 mw each, taking three years to commission.
Global collaborations explored
NTPC explores collaborations with Westinghouse, Rosatom and EDF for nuclear projects.
The key point
NTPC will begin feasibility studies for nuclear power projects in additional states to meet 30 GW capacity by 2047.
