Fuel loading has begun at the Rajasthan-7 nuclear power plant in the state of Rajasthan, northwest India, with commercial operation expected this year, government-owned Nuclear Power of Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) said in a statement on 2 August.
NPCIL said initial fuel loading will be followed by preparations for first criticality and the start of power generation.
“The unit is expected to commence commercial operation in the current year,” the company said.
A second unit under construction at the same site, Rajasthan-8, is expected to come online in 2025, NPCIL said.