Wednesday 23 October 2013

Kudankulam Unit-1 Synchronized to Grid

The first unit of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) was synchronized in the early hours today (22.10.2013) and is now generating 160 MW electricity. This information was given by Shri V.Narayansamy, Minister of State in the Prime Ministers Office here in New Delhi today. On this occasion Shri Narayansami applauded the Scientists and KKNPP administration for their fruitful efforts. 

Mr. Narayansami said the power will be further raised to 500 MWe, 750 MWe and 100o MWe in stages. For this at every stage various tests have been conducted and the technical parameters have also been verified. Based on the results of thetests at eachof the stages aand with the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) clearences, subsequent stages are reached. 

With the addition of KKNPP Unit-1 of 1000 MWe capacity, the Nuclear Power contribution in the country will increase from 4780 MWe to 5780 MWe. 

KKNPP Unit-1 is the 20th Nuclear Power Station of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), connected to power grid in the country. 


Courtesy: Press Information Bureau (pib.nic.in)

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