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Small nuclear reactors get traction: Private players offer captive sites for power projects

September 30, 2024 7:37 am

Small Modular Reactors seen as key for countries to achieve energy transition.

As of now, there are two Small Modular Reactor projects that have reached at operational stage globally: an SMR named Akademik Lomonosov floating power unit in Russia (in photo) and an HTR-PM demonstration SMR in China that was grid-connected in December 2021.

Scaling down in nuclear power and space: Why small is now the new big as India opens up two strategic sectors to private participation

September 11, 2023 7:20 am

Small modular reactors is where India is pushing for a global leadership slot, both as a way of fulfilling its commitment to the clean energy transition, and bundling SMRs as a technology-led foreign policy pitch at the upcoming G20 meet.

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Supply of six nuclear reactors: Question mark on Russia inputs, India evaluates French push at Jaitapur

June 13, 2022 7:30 am

The Department of Atomic Energy is actively examining a binding techno-commercial offer submitted by the French state-owned power company to help build six third-generation EPR reactors at Jaitapur in Maharashtra.

France to get 6 new reactors as Macron bets on nuclear in carbon-neutrality push

February 11, 2022 8:12 am

Surging energy prices and concerns about Europe's reliance on imported Russian gas have also persuaded French officials of the region's need for more energy independence.

Donald Trump's visit will push move to set up six nuclear reactors

February 24, 2020 12:25 pm

The emergence of a viable proposal would set the stage for a commercial agreement to be initialled with Westinghouse Electric, which would pave the way for commencement of work on the project in coastal Andhra Pradesh.

All-clear for six US nuclear-power reactors in coastal Andhra Pradesh

March 15, 2019 7:05 am

In a joint statement Wednesday, the US and India said they had agreed to strengthen security and civil nuclear cooperation, including the proposal for building six US nuclear reactor units in India.

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Pranab Mukherjee happy over Cabinet nod for 10 nuclear power reactors

May 19, 2017 8:02 pm

Mukherjee also inaugurated the Centre for Water and Environmental Research, which will focus on ways to supply safe drinking water, besides irrigation.

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'Star in a Jar' reactor for infinite energy in the offing

December 13, 2016 11:49 am

'Star in a Jar' nuclear fusion reactor can provide Earth with limitless clean energy in the same manner as the Sun and other stars.

NPCIL, Westinghouse agree to begin work on 6 Nuclear reactors

June 07, 2016 10:35 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama during their White House meeting welcomed the start of preparatory work for six AP1000 reactors to be built by Westinghouse in India.

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Court orders Japanese reactor to shut down, keep 2nd reactor offline

March 09, 2016 2:49 pm

The decision reflects Japan's divisive views on nuclear safety and leaves only two of the country's 43 reactors in operation.

The incident occurred during mentioning hours on October 6, when the CJI was sitting with Justice Chandran.

‘Shocked, but it’s a forgotten chapter’: CJI Gavai on shoe-attack in Supreme Court

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CJI B R Gavai expressed shock over a shoe-throwing incident during a hearing in the Supreme Court, calling it a "forgotten chapter". Despite the offender being let go, Justice Bhuyan and the Bar Council of India condemned the act. However, the CJI remained unfazed and instructed the lawyer to continue with the case.

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