Nuclear Reactors in India
23
Operable
Reactors
Reactors
7,425 MWe
3%
Nuclear Share
of Generation
of Generation
44,646 GWh (2023)
7
Reactors Under
Construction
Construction
5,398 MWe
Total Operable Nuclear Capacity
Total Electricity Generated
All Operable Reactors
| Reactor Name | Model | Process | Capacity (MWe) | Grid Connection | Load Factor (2023) (%) | Electricity Generated (2023) (GWh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiga 1 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 202 | 12/10/2000 | 83.20 | 1472.23 |
| Kaiga 2 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 202 | 02/12/1999 | 99.40 | 1759.87 |
| Kaiga 3 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 202 | 11/04/2007 | 97.40 | 1722.86 |
| Kaiga 4 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 202 | 19/01/2011 | 102.40 | 1811.38 |
| Kakrapar 1 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 202 | 24/11/1992 | 99.70 | 1764.71 |
| Kakrapar 2 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 202 | 04/03/1995 | 86.60 | 1533.03 |
| Kakrapar 3 | PHWR-700 | PHWR | 630 | 10/01/2021 | 95.00 | 3422.13 |
| Kakrapar 4 | PHWR-700 | PHWR | 630 | 20/02/2024 | - | - |
| Kudankulam 1 | VVER V-412 | PWR | 932 | 22/10/2013 | 92.90 | 7584.74 |
| Kudankulam 2 | VVER V-412 | PWR | 932 | 29/08/2016 | 73.40 | 5988.25 |
| Madras 1 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 205 | 23/07/1983 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Madras 2 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 205 | 20/09/1985 | 79.60 | 1429.96 |
| Narora 1 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 202 | 29/07/1989 | 76.60 | 1355.97 |
| Narora 2 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 202 | 05/01/1992 | 75.00 | 1326.28 |
| Rajasthan 2 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 187 | 01/11/1980 | 73.90 | 1211.09 |
| Rajasthan 3 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 202 | 10/03/2000 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Rajasthan 4 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 202 | 17/11/2000 | 76.90 | 1360.73 |
| Rajasthan 5 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 202 | 22/12/2009 | 90.50 | 1601.27 |
| Rajasthan 6 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 202 | 28/03/2010 | 89.80 | 1589.28 |
| Tarapur 1 | BWR-1 (Mark 2) | BWR | 150 | 01/04/1969 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Tarapur 2 | BWR-1 (Mark 2) | BWR | 150 | 05/05/1969 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Tarapur 3 | Horizontal Pressure Tube Type | PHWR | 490 | 15/06/2006 | 99.90 | 4286.26 |
| Tarapur 4 | Horizontal Pressure Tube Type | PHWR | 490 | 04/06/2005 | 79.80 | 3425.53 |
All Under Construction Reactors
| Reactor Name | Model | Process | Capacity (MWe) | Construction Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kudankulam 3 | VVER V-412 | PWR | 917 | 29/06/2017 |
| Kudankulam 4 | VVER V-412 | PWR | 917 | 23/10/2017 |
| Kudankulam 5 | VVER V-412 | PWR | 917 | 29/06/2021 |
| Kudankulam 6 | VVER V-412 | PWR | 917 | 20/12/2021 |
| PFBR | Prototype | FBR | 470 | 23/10/2004 |
| Rajasthan 7 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 630 | 18/07/2011 |
| Rajasthan 8 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 630 | 30/09/2011 |
All Permanent Shutdown Reactors
| Reactor Name | Model | Process | Net Capacity (MWe) | Permanent Shutdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan 1 | Horizontal Pressure Tube type | PHWR | 134 |