Sodium-cooled prototype fast breeder reactor could massively boost energy production

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Sodium-cooled prototype fast breeder reactor could massively boost energy production
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India's PFBR is bridging the gap to fusion energy by providing a reliable and sustainable energy solution today.

The PFBR achieves remarkable efficiency through a combination of innovative design elements. It utilizes plutonium and uranium-based mixed oxide fuel for optimal power generation.The global demand for sustainable energy solutions is growing at an unprecedented pace. Governments and private institutions across the globe are working on increasing the adoption of renewable energy sources and reducing their dependence on fossil fuels.

​​This announcement underscores India’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions and its advancement in the field of nuclear energy. The PFBR will play a crucial role in this program by breeding plutonium and U-233 for use in Advanced Heavy Water Reactors . India’s journey in nuclear technology has seen steady progress, from Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors to more sophisticated designs like the PFBR.

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