Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has achieved a construction milestone at the Kaiga Units 5 and 6 nuclear power project with the successful unloading of the first End Shield, a key component of the reactor core. Manufactured by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at its Hazira facility, the End Shield weighs 107 tonnes and…
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has announced the synchronisation of Unit 2 of the Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS) with the National Grid following an extensive refurbishment and modernisation programme. TAPS Unit 1 is already operational, enabling both units to generate electricity simultaneously. The development marks a significant milestone for India’s oldest…
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has completed erection of the Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) inside the reactor building of Unit 5 at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) in Tamil Nadu. The milestone follows grant of Major Equipment Erection clearance by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), enabling commencement of installation of…
NLC India Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to establish a joint venture company for developing nuclear power projects in India, marking the company’s entry into the nuclear energy segment as part of its clean energy diversification strategy. The MoU was signed on May 25,…
The Maharashtra government has signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with four companies to develop 25,400 MW of nuclear power generation capacity involving a proposed investment of Rs 6.5 lakh crore. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the companies would undertake surveys of the identified project sites, while state government departments would provide necessary support and coordination….
India’s nuclear regulator has approved the restart of Unit 2 at the Tarapur Atomic Power Station, allowing the reactor to continue operations for another decade following an extensive refurbishment programme carried out by Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board granted permission for the restart on May 7, 2026, after reviewing…
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted permission for major equipment erection at Units 5 and 6 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) in Tamil Nadu. The clearance was formally issued on April 30, 2026, allowing Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to begin installing key plant components. The approval covers installation…
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) announced that Unit 7 of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (RAPP-7) achieved its rated power operation of 700 MW for the first time on February 10, 2026, at 05:15 hours. The milestone marks a key step in India’s indigenous nuclear power programme. The 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water…
Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) has signed an MoU with Engineers India Limited (EIL) to provide design and engineering services for the Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR). The agreement was signed on 12 August at NPCIL’s Mumbai office. The project supports the government’s plan to expand nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047, up…
Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP), a project under Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL), has commissioned a 1.7 MWp grid-connected solar photovoltaic plant at its facility in Haryana. This is the second solar project installed at the site. The ground-mounted solar plant covers 22,000 square metres and uses domestically manufactured mono PERC modules…