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Location : Kalpakkam, Chennai , Tamil Nadu

Unit	Reactor Type	Capacity(MWe)	Date of Commercial Operation	Cumulative Generation Since Commercial Operation (MUs)
MAPS Unit-1	PHWR	220	January 27, 1984	34934
MAPS Unit-2	PHWR	220	March 21, 1986	47555
Total		440	-	82489

 

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

Unit	Apr 2026 (FY 2026-27)
	Gross Generation(MUs)	Capacity Factor(%)
MAPS Unit-1	0	0
MAPS Unit-2	152	96

Note:
1. Figures are rounded off.
2. MAPS Unit -1 is under shutdown in project mode for ageing management/refurbishment.

Abbreviations:
PHWR- Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor