Kakrapar Unit 4
Kakrapar Unit 4 is located at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station in Gujarat, India. With a net capacity of 700 MWe, this PHWR reactor strengthens India's domestic nuclear power capabilities and aids in providing reliable electricity. The unit is operational, playing a vital role in the national energ
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Kakrapar Unit 4
Status: OPERATIONAL Category: POWER Country: India India Type: PHWR PHWR Capacity: 700 MWe
Overview
Kakrapar Unit 4 is located at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station in Gujarat, India. With a net capacity of 700 MWe, this PHWR reactor strengthens India's domestic nuclear power capabilities and aids in providing reliable electricity. The unit is operational, playing a vital role in the national energy mix.
Key Facts
Source: IAEA PRIS / reactors_canonical · Enriched by Grok Last updated: 2026-05-10
Sources
- IAEA PRIS - Kakrapar-4 — Official reactor data from the International Atomic Energy Agency's Power Reactor Information System.
- Wikipedia - Kakrapar Atomic Power Station — General information on the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station, including Unit 4.
- Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) [UNVERIFIED] — Official operator website with details on the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station.
- World Nuclear Association - Nuclear Power in India — Country profile with information on India's nuclear power program, including Kakrapar.
- World Nuclear News - Kakrapar 4 Achieves Criticality [UNVERIFIED] — News article on the criticality milestone for Kakrapar Unit 4.
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