ISUW 25 | 20 Mar'25 | Nuclear Renaissance & The Role of SMR for The Net Zero Power Systems | Part 1

An insightful session on Nuclear Renaissance and the Role of SMR for the Net Zero Power Systems took place at India Smart Utility Week 2025 on 20 March 2025 at The Lalit, New Delhi.

The session explored India's ambitious nuclear energy targets, focusing on achieving 100 GW by 2047 and the development of five indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by 2033.

Discussions delved into advancements in SMR technology, economic feasibility, regulatory frameworks, and the impact of the ₹20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission. Experts also highlighted global collaborations, best practices, and the potential of thorium-based reactors in shaping the future of clean and reliable nuclear power.

The session was Chaired & moderated by Ganapati Myneni, Co-Founder, BSCE Systems, Inc., USA.

ISGF delivered the theme presentation, followed by insights from industry leaders, policymakers, and global experts, including Andrew Paterson (US Nuclear Industry Council); Timothy L. Head (Next Labs); Everett Redmond (Oklo Inc.); Kailash Mittal (BSCE Bharat Ltd.); Thierry Advocat (French Embassy in India / Ambassade de France en Inde); and Arnada Prasad ( NTPC Limited) and followed by speeches from Akira Yamamoto, Senior Scientist and Professor, Acceleratory Laboratory, KEK, Japan; Manoj Upadhyaya, Dy Advisor, Energy, NITI Aayog; Chandra Tiwari, Head – BD, Services and Technology, Tata Power Company Limited

The 11th Edition of India Smart Utility Week (ISUW 2025), an International Conference & Exhibition on Smart Energy & Smart Mobility held from 18th to 22nd March 2025 at Lalit Hotel, New Delhi. ISUW 2025 has witnessed participation of Visionary Leaders, Utility CEOs, Regulators and Subject Matter Experts from 25+ Countries. We are happy to announce that ISUW 2026 will be held in New Delhi from 10th to 14th March 2026 and look forward to the pleasure of hosting you again at the event. For Partnership, Exhibition and Participation queries, please write to us at [email protected]. For more details, kindly visit www.isuw.in.