Tata Power may explore 20-50 MW small modular projects after amended nuclear-related law: CEO Sinha

Tata Power will explore setting up small modular reactor (SMR) projects of 20-50 megawatt capacity post legal amendments required for the entry of private players into the nuclear space, a top company official said.

Meanwhile, the company has already started exploring locations for future nuclear plans, Tata Power CEO and MD Praveer Sinha said in an interaction.

The government on Monday moved the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, which seeks to overhaul laws governing India’s civil nuclear sector,