Introduction: A Nuclear Vision for Viksit Bharat@2047 As India marches toward its ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, energy security stands as a pivotal pillar in the vision of Viksit Bharat . Amid the global climate crisis and rising energy demands, nuclear power has re-emerged as a compelling solution. India’s commitment to achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 is both visionary and necessary—but achieving this requires a strategic shift in policy, participation, and international cooperation. While India’s nuclear energy sector has traditionally been a tightly controlled domain under government monopoly—primarily led by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) —it is now imperative to welcome private sector investments and foreign partnerships. A reformed nuclear ecosystem can unlock the full potential of atomic energy as a clean, reliable, and scalable contributor to India’s net-zero aspiration...
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has once again positioned itself at the forefront of scientific innovation with a groundbreaking advancement in solar technology. This breakthrough promises to significantly enhance the efficiency, affordability, and scalability of solar energy solutions. As the world grapples with energy crises and climate change, this discovery could pave the way for a sustainable and renewable future. The Breakthrough: Next-Generation Solar Cells The research team at IIT Bombay has developed high-efficiency perovskite solar cells with a record-breaking energy conversion efficiency . These next-generation solar cells have demonstrated efficiencies exceeding 25% , a remarkable improvement over conventional silicon-based solar cells, which typically have efficiencies ranging between 15-22% . Key Features of IIT Bombay’s Innovation Perovskite-Based Solar Cells – These cells use perovskite materials that can absorb more sunlight and convert it ...