Tarapur Atomic Power Station
1.4 GW nuclear power plant in India
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History & Background
Commissioned in 1969, Tarapur Atomic Power Station is a nuclear power plant located in India with an installed capacity of 1.4 GW. It is operated by NPCIL.
Why It Matters
Tarapur Atomic Power Station is a major source of low-carbon baseload electricity for India, producing enough power for roughly 1.1 million US-equivalent households per year. Nuclear plants like this one operate at very high capacity factors (~90%), meaning they generate near their full nameplate capacity around the clock—a profile that complements variable renewables like wind and solar.
Environmental Impact
Compared to a coal-fired plant of the same output, Tarapur Atomic Power Station prevents approximately 10.7 million tonnes of CO2 per year. Nuclear plants do produce radioactive waste, but the volume is small (a single household's lifetime nuclear waste fits in a soda can) and storage technology has improved significantly over the past 40 years.
Fun Facts
- Produces enough electricity to power roughly 1.1 million US-equivalent households per year at typical capacity factor.
- Has been operating for 57 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much power does Tarapur Atomic Power Station produce?▾
Tarapur Atomic Power Station has an installed nameplate capacity of 1.4 GW. At typical capacity factors for nuclear plants (~92%), this produces enough electricity for approximately 1.1 million US-equivalent households per year.
Where is Tarapur Atomic Power Station located?▾
Tarapur Atomic Power Station is located in India at approximately 19.8333°, 72.6500°.
When was Tarapur Atomic Power Station built?▾
Tarapur Atomic Power Station was commissioned in 1969.
Who owns Tarapur Atomic Power Station?▾
Tarapur Atomic Power Station is owned and operated by NPCIL.
About Nuclear Power
Nuclear power plants use nuclear fission to generate heat, which produces steam to drive turbines. They provide reliable baseload power with virtually no direct carbon emissions, though they produce radioactive waste.
Other Nuclear Power Plants in India
| Name | Capacity | Owner |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant | 2.0 GW | NPCIL |
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Data Sources
Power plant data is based on the Global Power Plant Database by World Resources Institute, in collaboration with Google, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Enipedia, and the Global Energy Observatory.
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