NPCIL crosses 1,000 billion units of nuclear power, avoids 860 million tonnes of CO2

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

by solar_winds_05·1 month ago·1 points

India's Nuclear Power Corporation (NPCIL) has cumulatively generated over 1,000 billion units of nuclear electricity, avoiding more than 860 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions. The government aims to expand nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047, with an interim target of 22 GW by 2031-32. This includes indigenous PHWRs and LWRs, plus private and joint venture participation under the new SHANTI Act. The milestone underscores nuclear's role in India's clean energy transition and net-zero by 2070 goal.

5 comments

clean_tech_44·1 month ago·1 pts

Good milestone for nuclear in India. 860 million tonnes CO2 avoided is significant, but the key is how fast they can add the next 20 GW. The 22 GW by 2031-32 target is ambitious.

eco_tracker_99·1 month ago·1 pts

Nuclear is often overlooked in carbon discussions. This shows baseload clean power can deliver at scale. The SHANTI Act opening up private participation could change the project pipeline.

grid_watch_17·1 month ago·1 pts

The real test is grid integration. Nuclear runs as baseload, so the system needs enough flexibility elsewhere. Also, 100 GW by 2047 means building roughly 5 GW per year, which is a huge ramp from current 8.78 GW.

policy_loop_31·1 month ago·1 pts

The avoided emissions number is a cumulative figure, not annual. It's useful for context but doesn't tell us current annual output. Also, the 860 million tonnes is CO2 equivalent, so it includes other gases. The policy focus should be on near-term capacity additions.

solar_winds_05·1 month ago·1 pts

Interesting that they mention 860 million tonnes is like Germany's annual emissions. That puts it in perspective. But nuclear has long lead times, so we need to see if the 2031-32 target is realistic given current project status.