Regulation and policy
India's data center capacity is rapidly expanding, with a more than fourfold increase projected between 2020 and 2026. This growth necessitates robust infrastructure planning, including reliable, low-carbon power sources. Nuclear energy, particularly small modular reactors (SMRs), is being considered to meet future demand.
Industry leaders at the ET Energy Leadership Summit 2026 emphasized that scaling district cooling is crucial for India to manage its escalating electricity demand. Projections indicate that cooling could account for nearly half of the country's peak electricity demand by 2047-48, necessitating policy mandates, robust business models, and domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Government and industry leaders at the ET Energy Leadership Summit 2026 emphasized that the next phase of power-sector growth in India hinges on the development of transmission, storage, and distribution infrastructure to keep pace with rising renewable capacity and electricity demand.
The Department of Energy has finalized a loan to NextEra Energy for the restart of the Duane Arnold nuclear power plant in Iowa. The plant, a single-unit boiling water reactor, ceased operations in 2020 but is now slated to return to service by early 2029, backed by a 25-year power purchase agreement with Google.
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) is in final-stage discussions with government officials and local residents to resolve a permitting dispute that has halted the Dongseoul substation project in Hanam, Gyeonggi province, for over two years. A consultative body will review site selection and environmental impacts before a final agreement is reached.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has proposed a new rule addressing two key areas: establishing risk-informed criteria for protecting drinking water near uranium in situ recovery (ISR) sites and streamlining the process for extending decommissioning timelines for all licensees.
The Pink Corridor project is examining the feasibility of nuclear-powered commercial shipping between the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, and the Port of Felixstowe, England. This initiative focuses on regulatory, security, and safety considerations for a conceptual nuclear-powered container ship route.
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Blykalla has submitted a proposal to the Swedish government for a nuclear power plant at Untra, featuring up to eight lead-cooled small modular reactors (SMRs) with a total capacity of up to 440 MWe. This application follows an earlier submission for a six-unit project in Norrsundet. Both projects are seeking state support under Sweden's new state aid framework for nuclear power.
The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has requested ratification from the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission for its short-term power purchase agreements covering September 1, 2026, to May 15, 2027.
NuCore Energi, a company established by Fortum, has submitted an application for state aid to the Swedish government for a new nuclear power project in Oskarshamn. The project proposes a capacity between 1,200 MW and 3,400 MW, encompassing both small modular reactors (SMRs) and large-scale reactors. This application is one of several recently filed by various companies seeking government financing for new nuclear builds in Sweden.
India is preparing to introduce a new incentive program valued at up to Rs 13,000 crore ($1.37 billion) for advanced battery cell component manufacturers. This initiative aims to reduce the cost disparity with Chinese producers and enhance energy security by fostering a domestic battery supply chain.