Archive · 24 Sep 2025
NTPC Seeks Approval to Bulk Purchase Nuclear Reactors
India wants to make a lot more electricity with nuclear power, which is a cleaner option than using coal.
NTPC, a big power company, is asking the government if it can buy many nuclear reactors at once, hoping to get a lower price.
The goal is to significantly increase nuclear power capacity by 2047.
NTPC is working to reduce the amount of coal they use.
Building nuclear plants, however, involves challenges such as identifying safe locations and getting all the necessary support.
NTPC aims to bulk purchase nuclear reactors to expand atomic energy capacity.
The plan supports India's goal to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
NTPC hopes bulk purchases will lower the overall cost of reactors.
India seeks to build 100 GW of nuclear generation capacity by 2047.
Construction of NTPC's first nuclear plant is expected to be completed by 2036.
- Who
- NTPC Ltd
- What
- Seeking government approval to bulk purchase nuclear reactors.
- When
- Ongoing, as of September 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To reduce reliance on fossil fuels and expand nuclear power generation.
- NTPC's Goal
- Install almost a third of India's 100 GW nuclear capacity target by 2047
- Current Nuclear Capacity
- 8.8 GW
- NTPC's Fossil Fuel Capacity
- 85%
- NTPC's First Nuclear Plant Completion
- Expected by 2036
