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Last Update 29 May 2025

India Eyes $20 Billion Opportunity as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Take Center Stage in Clean Energy Transition

As India intensifies its journey toward Net Zero by 2070, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are emerging as a pivotal component in the nation’s clean energy roadmap. According to Eninrac’s latest blog, SMRs present a transformative opportunity—estimated at $20 billion—to reshape India’s nuclear landscape by offering a cleaner, safer, and more flexible power generation option suited for both grid and off-grid applications.

The blog explores how SMRs could unlock large-scale deployment potential across industrial zones, strategic defense sectors, and remote regions, where traditional nuclear plants face siting and infrastructure constraints. With their passive safety features, modular construction, and shorter build times, SMRs are uniquely positioned to complement large reactors and intermittent renewables in India's energy mix.

A comprehensive readiness assessment of India’s SMR ecosystem is essential, the blog emphasizes, to address regulatory, technological, financial, and manufacturing challenges. Key focus areas include reforms in the Atomic Energy Act, localization of advanced reactor modules, supply chain development, and viable financing models to de-risk early-stage projects.

“The integration of SMRs into India’s energy framework isn't just about innovation—it’s about localization, decarbonization, and strategic energy independence,” said the Eninrac editorial team. “SMRs can be rapidly deployed across high-demand zones and defense installations, while boosting ‘Make in India’ ambitions through nuclear manufacturing.”

The blog also highlights how energy storage solutions, such as BESS, can complement SMR deployment for greater grid stability and industrial utility—underscoring the interconnected nature of India’s evolving clean tech ecosystem.

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