A strong reactor design is not enough to scale nuclear.

Kairos Power has launched NuCAMP — the Nuclear Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Precast in East Tennessee, bringing together industry, national laboratories, universities and vocational colleges.

The goal is straightforward: develop new manufacturing and construction methods — and train the workforce needed to deploy advanced reactors at scale.

For the nuclear supply chain, this is an important signal.
The next generation of reactors will require more than new technology. It will require qualified manufacturers, construction capabilities, common codes and standards, skilled workers and regional industrial ecosystems capable of repeating projects efficiently.

That may ultimately determine how quickly advanced nuclear moves from demonstration to deployment.

The reactor may be new. The supply chain still has to be built.

ArMee Infotech Secures Solar EPC and O&M Contracts for 600 MW Project

EPC Contracts Awarded for Solar Project

ArMee Infotech has secured two letters of award (LOAs) from Bondada Engineering for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) balance of system (BOS) packages. These contracts are for a solar power project located in Fatehgarh, Rajasthan, with a total value of Rs 7.41 billion.

The awarded contracts cover a combined capacity of 600 MW, divided into two distinct blocks. The first block, designated as Block-1, has a capacity of 300 MW and is valued at Rs 3.75 billion. The second contract, for Block-3, also has a capacity of 300 MW and is valued at Rs 3.66 billion.

Scope of Work Includes Comprehensive BOS and O&M Services

The scope of work for ArMee Infotech encompasses a full range of services for the balance of system. This includes engineering, procurement, manufacturing, supply, erection, installation, testing, and commissioning of BOS works. The contracts also cover the associated power evacuation infrastructure necessary for the project.

In addition to the EPC responsibilities, ArMee Infotech will provide ongoing operational support. This includes a three-year commitment for operation and maintenance (O&M) services, as well as annual maintenance contracts (AMCs) for specified plant equipment within the solar facility.

Tata Consulting Engineers Advocates for Increased Private Sector Role in India's Nuclear Program

Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE) believes the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) should prioritize strategic objectives and increase collaboration with the private sector in nuclear energy. TCE's managing director and chief executive, Amit Sharma, suggested the DAE could emulate the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in fostering private sector growth. Sharma stated that the DAE's core identity should remain focused on national strategic objectives, with the private sector taking a more prominent role in nuclear energy production.

TCE is engaged with various groups, including Reliance Industries and Bajajs, to conduct feasibility studies for nuclear power plant development. The company anticipates a rise in interest for smaller plants, including small modular reactors (SMRs), which are expected to mature by fiscal year 2031. These 200-300 MW plants could attract captive power producers and data center operators. Sharma also emphasized the necessity of establishing an independent regulatory apparatus, moving beyond the current Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).