India aims to build demonstrative fusion pilot plant by 2040 to 2042
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Why in news
Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, announced India's target to build a demonstrative fusion pilot plant by 2040-2042.
Background
The proposed plant aims to generate 100 to 150 megawatts of net electricity using tokamak technology. The announcement was made during the Third High Level Meeting of the IAEA World Fusion Energy Group in Vienna on November 12.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TTokamak technology: The specific method identified for the demonstrative fusion pilot plant.
- FactTarget output: 100 to 150 megawatts of net electricity.
- PostAjit Kumar Mohanty: Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy.
- BodyIAEA World Fusion Energy Group: The international body where the timeline was announced.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the engineering and logistical challenges involved in transitioning from experimental nuclear fusion to commercial-scale power generation in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Engineering and procurement: Transitioning from plasma physics research to industrial-scale manufacturing and supply chain integration.
- Technological leap: Overcoming the 'bottling a star' challenge to achieve net electricity generation via tokamak technology.
Keywords: Nuclear Fusion · Tokamak · Department of Atomic Energy · Clean Energy · Energy Security
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