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Kerala Nuclear Power Station

Nuclear

Kerala Nuclear Power Station is a nuclear power plant in India with a capacity of 0 MW. It is operated by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India and was commissioned in an unspecified year. Ranked #18 of 24 nuclear plants in India, it contributes to the country's total nuclear capacity of 26,060 MW. The largest nuclear plant in India is Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project at 9,900 MW, making Kerala Nuclear Power Station 0 times smaller. Nearby plants include Kasaragod KSEB (50 MW, Solar) and KASARGODE DG (21.84 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Kerala, approximately 50 km from the nearest major city.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
Location
12.2503°, 75.2799°

India, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 12.250316, 75.279934
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Nuclear
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
India
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
IndiaEnergy Profile
1,805
Total Plants
513.9 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroSolar
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Nuclear Power Generation: An Overview of Its Functionality and Impact

Nuclear power generation is a process that harnesses the energy released from nuclear fission to produce electricity. At its core, nuclear fission involves splitting the nuclei of heavy atoms, such as uranium-235 or plutonium-239, into lighter nuclei, which releases a significant amount of heat. This heat is used to produce steam, which drives turbines connected to generators, ultimately converting thermal energy into electrical energy. As of now, there are 243 nuclear power plants operating worldwide across 32 countries, with a total installed capacity of 534.0 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads with 68 plants generating 130.7 GW, followed by Japan with 26 plants at 72.8 GW, and France with 19 plants at 63.1 GW. Other notable contributors include South Korea and China, with 11 and 14 plants producing 49.8 GW and 45.2 GW, respectively.

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