Kudankulam nuclear power plant
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Other names: KKNPP
Kudankulam nuclear power plant is an operating nuclear power plant in Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India.
Project Details
Table 1: Unit-level project details for Kudankulam nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Reactor type | Model | Owner | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Operating[1] | 2014[1] | 1000 MW[1] | Pressurized water reactor[1] | VVER V-412[1] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Ltd [100%][1] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India[1] |
| 2 | Operating[2] | 2017[2] | 1000 MW[2] | Pressurized water reactor[2] | VVER V-412[2] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Ltd [100%][2] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India[2] |
| 3 | Construction[3][4] | 2027 (planned)[5] | 1000 MW[4] | Pressurized water reactor[4] | VVER V-412[4] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Ltd [100%][4] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India[4] |
| 4 | Construction[3][6] | 2027 (planned)[5] | 1000 MW[6] | Pressurized water reactor[6] | VVER V-412[6] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Ltd [100%][6] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India[6] |
| 5 | Construction[7] | 2030 (planned)[5] | 1000 MW[7] | Pressurized water reactor[7] | VVER V-412[7] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Ltd [100%][7] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India[7] |
| 6 | Construction[8] | 2030 (planned)[5] | 1000 MW[8] | Pressurized water reactor[8] | VVER V-412[8] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Ltd [100%][8] | Nuclear Power Corporation Of India[8] |
| 7 | Announced[9][10] | – | 1200 MW[10] | Pressurized water reactor[10] | VVER-1200[10] | – | – |
| 8 | Announced[9][10] | – | 1200 MW[10] | Pressurized water reactor[10] | VVER-1200[10] | – | – |
Table 2: Additional unit-level timeline details for Kudankulam nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Construction start | First criticality (more info) | First grid connection | Commercial operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 31, 2002[1] | July 13, 2013[1] | October 22, 2013[1] | December 31, 2014[1] |
| 2 | July 4, 2002[2] | July 10, 2016[2] | August 29, 2016[2] | March 31, 2017[2] |
| 3 | June 29, 2017[4] | – | – | 2027[5] |
| 4 | October 23, 2017[6] | – | – | 2027[5] |
| 5 | June 29, 2021[7] | – | – | 2030[5] |
| 6 | December 20, 2021[8] | – | – | 2030[5] |
Table 3: Additional unit-level capacity details for Kudankulam nuclear power plant
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| Unit name | Reference net capacity | Design net capacity | Thermal capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 932 MW[1] | 917 MW[1] | 3000 MWt[1] |
| 2 | 932 MW[2] | 917 MW[2] | 3000 MWt[2] |
| 3 | 917 MW[4] | 917 MW[4] | 3000 MWt[4] |
| 4 | 917 MW[6] | 917 MW[6] | 3000 MWt[6] |
| 5 | 917 MW[7] | 917 MW[7] | 3000 MWt[7] |
| 6 | 917 MW[8] | 917 MW[8] | 3000 MWt[8] |
Location
Table 4: Unit-level location details for Kudankulam nuclear power plant
| Unit name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India[11] | 8.1689, 77.7126 (exact) |
| 2 | Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India[11] | 8.1689, 77.7126 (exact) |
| 3 | Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India[11] | 8.1689, 77.7126 (exact) |
| 4 | Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India[11] | 8.1689, 77.7126 (exact) |
| 5 | Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India[11] | 8.1689, 77.7126 (exact) |
| 6 | Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India[11] | 8.1689, 77.7126 (exact) |
| 7 | Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India[11] | 8.1689, 77.7126 (exact) |
| 8 | Radhapuram, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India[11] | 8.1689, 77.7126 (exact) |
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Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
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