Kudankulam Unit 1 synchronised to the grid
The First Unit of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP), is synchronized to the grid on 22.10.2073 at 02:45 hours and generating 160 MWe. The power will be further raised to 500 MWe, 750 MWe and 1000 MWe in stages. At every stage,various tests are conducted and the technical parameters are verified. Based on the results of the tests at each of the stages and with AERB clearances, subsequent stages are reached.With the addition of KKNPP Unit#1 of 1000 MWe capacity,Nuclear Power contribution in the Country will increase from 4780 MWe to 5780 MWe.KKNPP Unit#l is the 20th Nuclear Power Station of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), connected to power grid in our country.