Coal Plant Sites Eyed for Nuclear Repurposing
New Delhi– In a proposal to strengthen its nuclear energy ability, a government panel has actually determined three decommissioned coal-fired nuclear power plant sites for potential nuclear tasks. The move lines up with India’s objective of reaching 100 GWe of nuclear power by 2047
- Site Option: A Central Electrical Energy Authority (CEA) sub-committee shortlisted the sites, prioritizing land and water availability.
- Capability: Two sites are suitable for 700 MWe activators, while one is thought about for smaller sized 220 MWe reactors.
- Exclusion Zones: Present 1 km exclusion area demands posture a difficulty, with proposals to lower them under review.
- SHANTI Act: The 2025 Lasting Harnessing and Innovation of Atomic Energy for Transforming India Act allowed economic sector involvement.