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Topic: Nuclear Energy

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NUCLEAR ENERGY IN INDIA

Overview

• Nuclear energy contributes about 4.1% of power generation in India. The share of nuclear energy is expected to reach 9% by 2035.

• Currently, there are 6 nuclear power plants generating about 4120 MW Power Station.

• The largest nuclear power station in India is located in Tarapur, Maharastra. The largest research reactor is the Dhruva at the Babha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai
• Currently India uses two types of reactors for power production: Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), Boiling Water Reactor (BWR). Additionally the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor is under experiments at the Madras Kalpakkam
• The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) is the sole company authorised to set up nuclear power plants in India

Nuclear power plants in India

Nuclear power projects under construction