Besides JV route, NTPC looking to set up nuclear projects on standalone basis: CMD Gurdeep Singh

Power major NTPC is planning to set up nuclear power projects both as part of joint venture route and on a standalone basis, CMD Gurdeep Singh has said.

The company is collaborating with technology providers and state governments to explore individual nuclear projects, Singh has said.

At present, the installed capacity of NTPC Group is 82,926 MW (53 NTPC-owned stations and 53 joint venture/subsidiary stations), from sources like coal, liquid fuel, hydro and solar.