First unit would soon generate 1000 MW: KNPP official

The first reactor of KNPP official Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant would generate power to its full capacity of 1,000 MW within a few days, KNPP Site Director R S Sundar said today.

Speaking to reporters here on the sidelines of a function, he said the first unit was presently generating 960 MW and it would generate power to its maximum capacity in a few days.

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant started commercial operations on December 31, 2014.

Fuel loading work in the second reactor would take place during the month-end, he said, adding power generation would begin after obtaining requisite permission from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Construction work for the third and fourth reactors would start this year, he added.