The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor located in Tamil Nadu’s Kalpakkam attained criticality. The reactor is now only a step away from being fully operational.
Holtec International CEO tells ThePrint in exclusive interview that the firm will soon begin talks with India’s nuclear regulator AERB for approval of design of their 300 MWe SMRs.
Creating small and modular reactors indicates a departure from traditional large-scale nuclear plants, thus offering more cost-effective and flexible power solutions.
The contract includes construction of two 700 MW of electrical reactors at Karnataka’s Kaigs. According to the company, this is the highest-valued tender ever rolled out by NPCIL.
This is the first step towards generation of power for commercial use. Nuclear energy is key to India's goal of generating 50% of its electricity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.
Given India’s ambitious targets to expand its nuclear capacity, it should sign US-led declaration at COP28 to have a voice and advocate for its interests.
The study achieved simultaneous sustainability of heat & plasma stability for 30 seconds of the reaction. This promises a viable fusion reactor that can be scaled up in the future.
The 700 MW reactor of Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is India’s largest domestically-built nuclear reactor and NPCIL connected it to the grid last week.
The Government of India recognises Ladakh as one of the most important living centres of Buddhist culture in the world. We are committed to safeguarding its unique cultural traditions.
Post-2022 as AI has spread in developed economies, it is leading to another round of polarisation—the middle class jobs are being lost in offices rather than in factories.
The fifth S-400 air defence system is undergoing various stages of production trials, and will be delivered by November-December this year, it is learnt.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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