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India's Adani Power evaluates nuclear technologies, awaits policy clarity | Reuters
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23 July 2026
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Fusion42 · 23 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Adani Power is evaluating nuclear reactor technologies for a 10 GW capacity target by 2035, but cannot commit to technology selection or timeline until India finalises regulatory frameworks for private-sector nuclear participation. The company is preparing sites in Madhya Pradesh and studying cost-effectiveness pending policy clarity.
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◆ The Wire takeaway
India just cracked open a 100 GW nuclear market to private operators, and Adani is already buying land and running site studies—but they will not move until Delhi finalises the rules. If you supply reactor components, thermal engineering, or grid integration, your customer's capital decision sits waiting on a policy document.
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Climate Tech · nuclear-privatisation · india-energy-policy · regulatory-gate · clean-energy-capex