8MAY, 2025K.P. ENERGY SECURES TRANSMISSION LINK FOR 100 MW WIND PROJECT IN GUJARATINDIA'S BOLD PLAN TO BOOST NUCLEAR POWER WITH FAST BREEDER REACTORS BY 2047K.P. Energy Limited, a leading renewable energy company, has received in-principle approval from the Central Transmission Utility of India Limited (CTUIL) for grid connectivity for its 100 MW wind power project in Jam Khambhaliya, Gujarat. This milestone, announced on May 20, 2025, marks a significant step in expanding the company's renewable energy portfolio and supporting India's clean energy goals.The project will tap into the Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) with a dedicated 400 kV line, making sure the power flows smoothly. This step strengthens K.P. Energy's role in the wind energy sector and supports India's goal of hitting 500 GW of non-fossil energy by 2030. It's set to cut carbon emissions and light up thousands of homes with green power.This milestone shows how India's renewable energy scene is picking up speed. The country's renewable capacity is now at 214 GW, with wind power leading the charge. The approval also highlights the government's efforts to improve transmission networks, fixing past issues where infrastructure couldn't keep up with new projects."We are thrilled to receive this connectivity grant, which reinforces our commitment to sustainable energy solutions," a K.P. Energy spokesperson said. "This project will bolster Gujarat's renewable energy infrastructure and contribute to India's green energy transition."The project will also bring jobs and growth to the local area. Gujarat's already a hotspot for wind energy, and K.P. Energy's work will keep it at the forefront. This is another sign that India's serious about going carbon-neutral, with companies like K.P. Energy leading the way. India is setting its sights on a massive expansion of nuclear energy, targeting 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2047, with up to 5 GW from cutting-edge fast breeder reactors (FBRs), according to people in the know. This push puts India on track to join Russia as one of the few nations with commercial FBRs, marking a big step into the second phase of its nuclear energy journey.The government-owned Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Ltd (BHAVINI) is leading the effort with India's first 500-megawatt (MW) Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. Fuel loading for the reactor kicked off in March 2024, and it's expected to start running this financial year. This pioneering PFBR will pave the way for more FBRs, which could be built in "fleet mode"--a strategy to construct multiple similar reactors at once or one after another to speed up growth.India currently has 8.8 GW of nuclear power, making up about 1.9% of its total energy mix. A team from the Department of Atomic Energy and the Ministry of Power is hammering out the details of the 100 GW plan, covering everything from technology choices to funding, staffing, and supply chains. The plan will lean on India's homegrown Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), run by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India, and Light Water Reactors built with help from international partners.FBRs are a game-changer for India's nuclear ambitions, setting the stage for the third phase, which will focus on thorium-based reactors. Unlike standard reactors, FBRs recycle plutonium and uranium from spent PHWR fuel, making them more efficient and reducing reliance on imported fuel. A successful PFBR could transform India's energy future, making it greener and more self-sufficient.Back in 2003, the government created BHAVINI to develop and operate FBRs, showing its long-term commitment to energy independence. As the 100 GW plan takes shape, India is gearing up to blend innovation, scale, and sustainability to meet its ambitious 2047 goal. TOP STORIES8MAY, 2025· K.P. Energy secures CTUIL approval for 100 MW wind project in Jam Khambhaliya, Gujarat· Project to connect via 400 kV ISTS line, aiding India's 500 GW non-fossil goal by 2030· Wind project to boost Gujarat's green energy grid, create local jobs, and cut emissions
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