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Kudankulam, nuclear power plant in India, operates 2 pressurized water reactors with 1,864 MW net installed capacity and has been in service since 2014.
It is the only plant in India running PWR technology. It is the highest-capacity nuclear plant in India. Kudankulam 3 is under construction, with grid connection expected in 2026.
- Country
- India
- Units
- 6
- Technology
- PWR
- Net capacity
- 1,864 MWe
- First grid connection
- 2014
- Operator
- Nuclear Power Corporation Of India
- Owner
- Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Ltd
- Status
- Operating
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Units
| Unit | Type | Model | Status | MWe | MWt | Construction start | Grid connection | Closure | Load factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kudankulam 1 | Pressurized water (PWR) | VVER-1000 (V-412) | Operating | 932 | 3,000 | Mar 31, 2002 | Oct 22, 2013 | — | 79.1 % (2024) |
| Kudankulam 2 | Pressurized water (PWR) | VVER-1000 (V-412) | Operating | 932 | 3,000 | Jul 4, 2002 | Aug 29, 2016 | — | 84.6 % (2024) |
| Kudankulam 3 | Pressurized water (PWR) | VVER-1000 (V-412) | Under construction | 917 | 3,000 | Jun 2017 | 2026 (planned) | — | — |
| Kudankulam 4 | Pressurized water (PWR) | VVER-1000 (V-412) | Under construction | 917 | 3,000 | Oct 2017 | 2027 (planned) | — | — |
| Kudankulam 5 | Pressurized water (PWR) | VVER-1000 (V-412) | Under construction | 917 | 3,000 | Jun 2021 | 2029 (planned) | — | — |
| Kudankulam 6 | Pressurized water (PWR) | VVER-1000 (V-412) | Under construction | 917 | 3,000 | Dec 2021 | 2030 (planned) | — | — |
Data: IAEA PRIS · Wikipedia · updated on Sep 17, 2026
Kudankulam 1, a 932 MWe PWR (VVER-1000 (V-412)), started construction in 2002, was connected to the grid in 2013 and is still operating, with a 79.1% load factor in 2024.
Kudankulam 2, a 932 MWe PWR (VVER-1000 (V-412)), started construction in 2002, was connected to the grid in 2016 and is still operating, with a 84.6% load factor in 2024.
Kudankulam 3, a 917 MWe PWR (VVER-1000 (V-412)), has been under construction since 2017, with grid connection expected in 2026.
Kudankulam 4, a 917 MWe PWR (VVER-1000 (V-412)), has been under construction since 2017, with grid connection expected in 2027.
Kudankulam 5, a 917 MWe PWR (VVER-1000 (V-412)), has been under construction since 2021, with grid connection expected in 2029.
Kudankulam 6, a 917 MWe PWR (VVER-1000 (V-412)), has been under construction since 2021, with grid connection expected in 2030.
Operator: Nuclear Power Corporation Of India.
Owner: Nuclear Power Corporation Of India Ltd (Kudankulam 1, Kudankulam 2, Kudankulam 3, Kudankulam 4, Kudankulam 5, Kudankulam 6).