Kudankulam power generation begins

The first unit of the Kudankulam nuclear power project (KKNPP) will not be stopped except for refuelling purposes, said site director, RS Sundar. Speaking to mediapersons at Anuvijay Township, the KKNPP officers residential quarters, 16 km from the power plant, he said the 1,000 MWe first reactor that commenced commercial production from zero hour, was functioning well with its maximum generation capacity of 1,000 MWe. ´As the plant was given clearance for commercial production after a series of successful tests, it will not be stopped except for refuelling,´ said Sundar.