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India's Power Demand Soars for AI Data Centers

10/31/2025

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Summary

Story summary

India's electricity demand is set to rise to power AI data centers under Digital India.
Data center capacity stands at 1.4 GW, with projections for 7 GW by 2030.
To meet demand, India plans to deploy Small Modular Reactors as part of the Nuclear Energy Mission, targeting 100 GW by 2047.
SMRs would provide low-carbon baseload power for AI data centers, but regulatory hurdles and upfront costs remain.

History

Historical Context

India's nuclear energy program began in 1945 with Homi Bhabha's establishment of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. Following the Atomic Energy Act of 1948, India developed its nuclear capabilities, conducting its first test in 1974. By 2023, the government aimed to expand nuclear capacity from 1.4 GW to 100 GW by 2047, aligning with global sustainable energy trends.

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Story summary

India's electricity demand is set to rise to power AI data centers under Digital India.
Data center capacity stands at 1.4 GW, with projections for 7 GW by 2030.
To meet demand, India plans to deploy Small Modular Reactors as part of the Nuclear Energy Mission, targeting 100 GW by 2047.
SMRs would provide low-carbon baseload power for AI data centers, but regulatory hurdles and upfront costs remain.

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