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Location : Tarapur, Boisar, Dist. Thane, Maharashtra

Unit	Reactor Type	Capacity (MWe)	Date of Commercial Operation	Cumulative Generation Since Commercial Operation (MUs)
TAPS Unit-1	BWR	160	October 28, 1969	49260
TAPS Unit-2	BWR	160	October 28, 1969	50702
TAPS Unit-3	PHWR	540	August 18, 2006	75266
TAPS Unit-4	PHWR	540	September 12, 2005	72676
Total		1400	-	247904

 

Generation Statistics during the Current Financial Year (FY 2026-27)

Unit	Apr 2026 (FY 2026-27)
	Gross Generation(MUs)	Capacity Factor(%)
TAPS Unit-1	65	56
TAPS Unit-2	0	0
TAPS Unit-3	311	80
TAPS Unit-4	314	81

Note:
1. Figures are rounded off.
2. TAPS Unit-2 is under shutdown in project mode for refurbishment works.

 

Abbreviations:
BWR- Boiling Water Reactor
PHWR- Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor