Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant at Tirnelveli district has started its power production in its first unit. The Project Director KP Sundar from Koodankulam Nuclear Power Project said, "The first unit started its production after a long hiatus of seven long months.
We are right now generating about 300MW and Production will be stepped up in a phased manner in keeping with the norms. The commercial operations started on December 31st 2014 and it was closed for maintenance from June 24th.
During the next step, requisite processes that complement resumption of generation will be taken up. It includes carrying out checks on the turbine generator, and power generation will be increased in a traditional way."
Chief Minister Jayalalitha has asked the centre to direct NCPIL to recommence the production in Koodankulam Ist Unit to meet all demands of Tamil Nadu Grid demand. Jayalalitha made the request at the 26th Southern Zonal Council meet, chaired by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at Vijayawada. O.Paneer Selvam read out her speech aloud.
