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Location : Kudankulam, Dist - Tirunellveli-Kattabomman, Tamilnadu

Unit	Reactor Type	Capacity(MWe)	Date of Commercial Operation	Cumulative Generation Since Commercial Operation (MUs)
KKNPS Unit-1	PWR(VVER-1000)	1000	December 31, 2014	68421
KKNPS Unit-2	PWR(VVER-1000)	1000	March 31, 2017	55059
Total		2000	-	123480

 

Generation Statistics during the Current Financial Year (2026-27)

Unit	Apr - May 2026 (FY 2026-27)
	Gross Generation(MUs)	Capacity Factor(%)
KKNPS Unit-1	1412	96
KKNPS Unit-2	1456	99

Note: Figures are rounded off.

Abbreviations:
PWR- Pressurised Water Reactor
VVER- Water cooled, Water moderated Energy Reactor