For the 1st time ever - Private firms to enter in India's Nuclear Energy Sector
The
government is in talks with private firms to invest approx $26 Billion in
India's Nuclear Energy Sector.
Government
is exploring ways to increase the share of non-carbon sources of electricity in
its energy mix.
Currently,
Nuclear Power, which is a non-carbon emitting energy source, contributes less
than 2% towards India's total electricity generation.
The private
firms in fray include Reliance Industries (RIL), Tata Power, Adani Power and
Vedanta.
These firms
may invest around ₹44000 Crore each.
Currently, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) owns and operates India's current fleet of Nuclear power plants with a total capacity of 7500 MW.
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