India
Targets 100 GW Nuclear Power Capacity by 2047
- ¨ India has outlined an ambitious plan to expand its nuclear power capacity more than tenfold, from the current 8.8 gigawatt (GW) to 100 GW by 2047.
- The announcement was made by Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), highlighting the country’s long-term strategy to strengthen clean and stable energy sources as part of its development vision.
Ambitious nuclear energy roadmap
- ¨ The proposed expansion represents a significant acceleration in India’s nuclear energy programme. According to the CEA, achieving 100 GW capacity will require rapid infrastructure development and sustained investment over the next two decades.
- The roadmap focuses primarily on building new nuclear power plants, while existing facilities will continue operating at current capacity levels.
Policy and regulatory reforms underway
- ¨ To support this expansion, the government has identified the need for legislative and regulatory changes. The implementation of frameworks such as the Shanti Act is seen as an initial step, but further work is ongoing to establish rules, procedures and operational guidelines.
- Authorities are currently consulting stakeholders to refine policies and ensure smoother execution of projects.
