Archive · 4 Aug 2025
India Eyes Nuclear Power Expansion Amid Renewables Growth
India wants to use nuclear power to make electricity without using fossil fuels, aiming to have a lot more nuclear power plants by 2047.
Nuclear power is good because it produces a lot of electricity without taking up too much space or causing a lot of pollution.
However, building nuclear plants is very expensive and takes a long time, facing challenges like delays and needing imported materials.
Meanwhile, clean energy sources like solar and wind are becoming more popular and easier to build, which is also helping India's energy plans.
India aims for 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 to decarbonize its power grid.
Nuclear power boasts high capacity factors and low life-cycle emissions.
Investment needed is estimated at $180 billion, but execution faces challenges.
Regulatory delays, social opposition, and uranium market dependencies can undermine projects.
India's renewables sector is growing with solar and wind dominating capacity additions.
- Who
- India's government and energy sector
- What
- India's plan to increase nuclear power capacity.
- When
- Targeted by 2047
- Where
- India
- Why
- To decarbonize the power grid and support economic growth.
Challenges in Nuclear Expansion
Benefits of Nuclear Energy
Project Viability
Challenges in Nuclear Expansion
High costs, long construction times, and regulatory hurdles can hinder nuclear power projects.
Benefits of Nuclear Energy
Nuclear power offers reliable electricity and low emissions, essential for grid stability and decarbonization.
- Nuclear Capacity Target
- 100 GW by 2047
- Current Nuclear Capacity
- 8.2 GW
- Estimated Investment
- $180 billion
- Solar/Wind Share
- 80% of annual capacity addition
- Potential Reliance
- Imported Uranium
