New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Wednesday praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the successful achievement of the first criticality of the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR), calling it an important technological milestone.In a post on X, the global energy body lauded Indian scientists and engineers for the achievement, which comes after years of development.The IEA said the reactor will use significantly less nuclear fuel compared to con…
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New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Fast breeder reactors will play a crucial role in delivering reliable, low-carbon base-load power with higher thermal efficiency, the government said on Tuesday, as India’s 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved first criticality.The milestone, marking the start of a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction, is seen as a significant step towards strengthening the country’s long-term energy security and advancing indigenous nuclear technology capabil…