Centre Urges States To Fast-Track Clearances For Nuclear And Energy Storage Projects

New Delhi, Jun 15 (KNN) The Centre has urged states to expedite approvals and related processes for proposed nuclear power plants and renewable energy storage projects as India looks to strengthen energy security and meet rising electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and industrial growth.

Centre Pushes Faster Clearances For Energy Projects

According to a report, the government is focusing on accelerating the development of nuclear energy and green storage infrastructure to ensure reliable and round-the-clock power supply while supporting the country's clean energy transition, reported the Economic Times.

Nuclear Capacity Expansion Gains Momentum

The push comes amid India's broader target of expanding nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047, supported by the recently introduced SHANTI Act, which aims to facilitate greater private sector participation and investment in the nuclear sector.

Industry experts believe nuclear power will play a crucial role in providing stable baseload electricity to complement renewable energy sources and support emerging sectors such as AI-driven computing infrastructure and large-scale data centres.

Renewable Energy Storage Key To Grid Stability

The Centre's emphasis on renewable energy storage systems is also aimed at improving grid stability and enabling greater integration of solar and wind power into the national energy mix.

NTPC Advances Nuclear Energy Plans

Meanwhile, power major NTPC is advancing its nuclear energy plans and is expected to submit a feasibility report for its first nuclear power project as part of the country's long-term strategy to expand atomic energy capacity.

The move underscores the government's efforts to diversify energy sources, strengthen long-term energy security and support India's transition towards a low-carbon economy.

(KNN Bureau)