Commercial Use of Nuclear Energy – The Indian Context -By Our Correspondent

India, as a nuclear power, has expressed its intention to maximise the use of nuclear energy for commercial applications. India has been using nuclear energy for commercial purposes forseveral decades. India has 22 nuclear reactors in operation, spread across seven nuclear power plants. At first glance, nuclear energy accounts for only about 3% of India’s…

Read More

Nuclear Pakistan’s Energy Crisis – Can Nuclear Energy be an Option? – By New Media Team

Given the energy crisis and the dwindling foreign exchange reserves, coupled with the Pakistan Rupee reaching an all-time low against the USD, the government of Pakistan is facing challenges inaddressing the basic needs of the population. In such a setting, Pakistan views atomic energy as a practical option to meet the increasing energy demands. Foreign…

Read More

Japanese Nuclear Technology – A Paradigm Shift from Setting Up Plants to Providing Parts

Due to concerns over the security and risks associated with nuclear accidents and disasters, Japan has shifted its approach and started supporting the production of components for thermal energy stations as part of a clean energy strategy. This approach appears to be driven by both cost considerations and safety concerns surrounding Japanese – built nuclear…

Read More

Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy. Is it a Commercially Viable Option?

Ramdas Shenoy, Consulting Editor Energy is the ultimate requirement for our survival. Countries can collapse if their energy needs are not met. Often, when we discuss clean energy in today’s context, nuclear energy plays a significant role in preserving air quality by generating substantial amounts of carbon-free electricity. In the US alone, it powers communities…

Read More