In a bold stride towards energy self-reliance, NTPC, India’s largest power producer, is set to build 30 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047. Union Power Minister Shripad Naik shared this transformative goal during a Lok Sabha response, positioning it as a cornerstone of the national target for 100 GW atomic power.
The company has swiftly formed NTPC Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited (NPUCNL), a fully-owned entity primed for nuclear projects. This step follows comprehensive clearances, signaling NTPC’s readiness to harness atomic energy alongside its conventional strengths.
A flagship initiative involves a collaboration with NPCIL under Anu Shakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited, developing the 2,800 MW MBRAPP in Banswara, Rajasthan. The project, poised on the Mahi River banks, anticipates its debut unit’s trial runs in 2032-33, promising stable baseload power.
NTPC is actively exploring global ties, having floated EOIs for technology transfers and joint developments. This forward-thinking approach aims to leapfrog nuclear capabilities.
On the solar front, recent additions of 359.58 MW in Gujarat and Rajasthan have elevated total commercial operations to over 85.5 GW. NTPC’s installed base exceeds 85 GW, with 30.90 GW in the pipeline, including significant renewables at 13.3 GW. Catering to 25% of national demand, the utility is diversifying aggressively.
By 2032, NTPC plans to triple its renewables to 60 GW, aligning with decarbonization goals. From thermal behemoths to wind farms and hydro stations, NTPC’s integrated strategy guarantees energy security for a growing economy.