Kalpakkam Nuclear power plant
The Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant is located in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, India.
Its about 80 kilometers south of Chennai.
Nuclear power production: The plant has two units, each generating 220 megawatts of electricity, making it India's first fully indigenously constructed nuclear power station.
Fuel reprocessing: The facility also houses a reprocessing plant that separates plutonium and uranium from spent fuel rods.
Waste treatment: The plant has a facility for treating and disposing of radioactive waste.
Fast breeder reactor research: The Kalpakkam site is home to India's first prototype fast breeder reactor, which is a type of reactor that can produce more fuel than it consumes.
The Kalpakkam Nuclear Power Plant is an important part of India's nuclear power program.
It provides clean and reliable electricity to millions of homes and businesses in India.
However, nuclear power plants also raise concerns about safety and environmental impact.
The Kalpakkam plant has been the site of several protests and demonstrations over the years.
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