Rajasthan’s Nuclear Powerhouse: RAPP Hits High Gear

The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has recorded notable operational progress at the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (RAPP), further strengthening India’s clean, reliable nuclear energy capacity.

RAPP-7 has been operating steadily at 90 per cent of its full power capacity since 29 December 2025, following regulatory approval. This achievement reflects stable reactor performance and represents a key milestone in the unit’s commissioning process. Meanwhile, RAPP-8 marked a major advancement with the successful completion of primary heat transport system hot conditioning on 5 January 2026, bringing the unit closer to fuel loading, criticality, and eventual grid synchronisation.

These milestones underscore NPCIL’s commitment to precision engineering, rigorous safety standards, and the expansion of long-term energy security. As RAPP-7 progresses toward commercial operation and RAPP-8 moves through advanced pre-commissioning stages, the project continues to enhance India’s base-load power capacity while supporting national climate and clean energy goals.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.