Commercial operation of Kudankulam nuclear plant only in 2015
Posted on: 18/Nov/2014 11:10:55 AM
Mercantile operations of the first 1,000 MW unit of Kudankulam nuclear power project is now probable to start by January 22 next year. A prior target could not be met due to technical problems.
The Nuclear Power Corporation, which runs the 2,000 MW plant, has received permission from the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) for extending the deadline for commercial operation.
The Nuclear Power Corp submitted before the CERC that technical problem relating to the turbine would be resolved by December 22 and sought a month "for eventualities" during the rectification work.
Taking into consideration the technical problem, the regulator in an order dated November 10 allowed Nuclear Power Corp to inject infirm power into the grid for the commissioning tests including full load test of the first unit till January 22, 2015.
