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Power generation from the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) has touched 400 MW, a top official said today.
The 1000 MW capacity first unit of the Indo-Russian joint venture began power generation on October 22 producing 160 MW, which was subsequently raised to 280 MW.
Generation touched 400 MW last night, KNPP Site Director R. S. Sundar said.
Since the plant was put into operation, it has generated 175 million units of power which has been evacuated to the central grid, he said.
The augmentation of power generation by KNPP is likely to bring some relief to Tamil Nadu, which is facing an acute shortage of electricity leading to re-introduction of load-shedding in Chennai and other parts.
The unit attained criticality in July after much delay, due largely to protests against the project by anti-nuclear activists citing safety concerns.
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