NTPC Targets 30 GW Nuclear Power Amidst Capital and Tech Hurdles

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AuthorIshaan Verma|Published at:
NTPC Targets 30 GW Nuclear Power Amidst Capital and Tech Hurdles
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India's NTPC is planning a massive expansion into nuclear power, scouting sites for 30 GW capacity by 2047 to diversify from coal. However, the company faces significant financial challenges due to high debt and the capital-intensive nature of nuclear projects. It also must decide between prioritizing domestic technology, potentially at a higher cost, or adopting more cost-effective modular reactor designs.

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Ambitious Nuclear Expansion Faces Financial Strain

NTPC, India's largest power generator, is charting an aggressive course into nuclear energy, aiming for 30 gigawatts (GW) of capacity by 2047. The company has begun site selection studies across Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh to secure land for this long-term expansion. However, this ambitious goal is met with considerable financial challenges. NTPC carries a consolidated debt of about ₹2.55 trillion as of late 2025 and a high debt-to-EBITDA ratio, making the capital-intensive nature of nuclear projects—estimated at ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 crore per GW—a significant concern. Unlike its established thermal power operations, nuclear projects require lengthy development periods and carry a higher risk of cost overruns, potentially impacting profit margins.

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