In a significant move, Bihar is set to host its first nuclear power plant under India’s Small Modular Reactor (SMR) mission. This development marks a pivotal moment for Bihar’s energy landscape, addressing power deficits and fostering industrial growth.
SMR-Based Nuclear Power Plant: Transforming Bihar’s Energy Sector
- SMRs are cost-effective, compact, and safer nuclear energy technology.
- They are ideal for regions with smaller power grids, like Bihar.
- Enhanced safety features and scalability make SMRs a promising energy solution.
The Nuclear Energy Mission: Vision and Budget
- Union Budget 2025–26 allocates ₹20,000 crore for the Nuclear Energy Mission.
- Goal: Establish at least one nuclear power plant in every state for energy security and sustainable development.
Why Bihar for the Nuclear Power Plant?
- Historical power shortages and aging infrastructure in Bihar necessitate transformative energy solutions.
- The nuclear plant will stabilize the power grid, boost industrialization, and support growth targets.
Battery Storage Boost: Complementing the Nuclear Mission
- Approval for a 1,000 MW battery storage project in Bihar to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration.
- Viability gap funding of ₹18 lakh per MW for the battery storage project.
Praise for Bihar’s Energy Reforms
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- Installation of 8 million smart meters and reduction in technical and commercial losses in Bihar’s power sector.
- Additional 500 MW electricity to be provided to Bihar in the next six months to meet peak demand.
Power Vision 2035: A Multi-Energy Roadmap
- Integration of thermal, solar, wind, storage, and nuclear energy sources in India’s energy mix.
- Long-term strategy for sustainable and scalable energy solutions to drive economic and industrial growth.
Key Takeaways for Competitive Exams
- Bihar to host its first nuclear power plant under the SMR mission, addressing power deficits.
- SMRs offer cost-effective and scalable nuclear energy solutions, ideal for regions with smaller power grids.
- Government’s Nuclear Energy Mission aims to establish nuclear power plants in every state for energy security and sustainable development.
- Integration of multiple energy sources in Power Vision 2035 for a diversified and sustainable energy mix.
