NPCIL crosses 1,000 BU of cumulative nuclear power generation
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has crossed a cumulative electricity generation milestone of more than 1,000 billion units (BU) since the commencement of commercial operations of its nuclear power plants, marking a significant achievement for India’s nuclear power programme.
According to NPCIL, the electricity generated has helped avoid more than 860 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions, underscoring the role of nuclear energy in supporting India’s clean energy transition, energy security and climate objectives.
Operating fleet
NPCIL currently operates nuclear power stations across multiple locations in the country, comprising both Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs) and VVER reactors.
Its operational fleet includes Tarapur Atomic Power Station Units-1&2 (2×160 MW BWRs) and Units-3&4 (2×540 MW PHWRs); Rajasthan Atomic Power Station Units-1 to 6 (RAPS-1: 100 MW, RAPS-2: 200 MW and RAPS-3 to 6: 4×220 MW PHWRs); Madras Atomic Power Station Units-1&2 (2×220 MW PHWRs); Narora Atomic Power Station Units-1&2 (2×220 MW PHWRs); Kakrapar Atomic Power Station Units-1&2 (2×220 MW PHWRs) and Units-3&4 (2×700 MW PHWRs); Kaiga Generating Station Units-1 to 4 (4×220 MW PHWRs); Kudankulam Nuclear Power Station Units-1&2 (2×1000 MW VVER); and Rajasthan Atomic Power Project Unit-7 (700 MW PHWR).
In addition to its nuclear generation portfolio, NPCIL also operates a 10 MW wind power plant at the Kudankulam site.
Projects under construction
NPCIL currently has Rajasthan Atomic Power Project Unit-8 (700 MW PHWR), Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidhyut Pariyojna Units-1&2 (2×700 MW PHWRs), Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Units-3&4 (2×1000 MW VVER) and Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Units-5&6 (2×1000 MW VVER) under construction.
Future expansion
NPCIL aims to scale its nuclear capacity from roughly 8.8 GW to 54 GW by 2047, driven by fleet-mode reactor construction, industrial partnerships, and small modular reactor initiatives. Additionally, the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of NPCIL is expected to materialise this year after remaining in the pipeline for over 15 years.
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