1/20/24

Project Suk-M: Youth Initiative to Develop Microreactor for Energy Transition in India

With the global resurgence of nuclear, its popularity is increasing day-by-day across different geographies. It is also opening up the doors for entrepreneurial ventures and startup opportunities for budding entrepreneurs. In this line, Indian youth have taken a major initiative to develop the first microreactor of India and support the country in meeting its clean energy transition objectives. This innovative 10 MWe reactor is known as Suk-M (Sookshma) and is based on molten salt technology with refueling cycle of more than 15 years and utilizing Thorium as fuel. The prototype is targeted to be ready by 2031.

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