Which is India’s largest nuclear power plant by installed capacity?

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Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu remains India\'s largest by capacity, with Units 1 and 2 each at 1,000 MWe (total 2,000 MW operational). While India\'s total nuclear capacity is now around 8,780-8,880 MW across 24-25 reactors as of early 2026, no other station exceeds Kudankulam\'s installed capacity; Units 3 and 4 (1,000 MWe each) are under construction for 2026 completion, further expanding it to 4,000 MW. Tarapur (1,400 MW), Kakrapar (~1,400 MW with recent 700 MWe units), and Kaiga (880 MW) are smaller.

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Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu remains India\'s largest by capacity, with Units 1 and 2 each at 1,000 MWe (total 2,000 MW operational). While India\'s total nuclear capacity is now around 8,780-8,880 MW across 24-25 reactors as of early 2026, no other station exceeds Kudankulam\'s installed capacity; Units 3 and 4 (1,000 MWe each) are under construction for 2026 completion, further expanding it to 4,000 MW. Tarapur (1,400 MW), Kakrapar (~1,400 MW with recent 700 MWe units), and Kaiga (880 MW) are smaller.

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