Page 3 - Hydropower Projects

Power ministry, DRDO signs MoU for early warning system for hydro projects

The Power Ministry on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for the implementation of an early warning system for vulnerable hydro projects or power stations. The ministry and the DRDO will jointly work towards developing suitable mitigation measures against avalanches, landslides, glaciers, glacial lakes and other geo-hazards, an official release said. The expertise of the DRDO will also be utilized in developing comprehensive Early Warning System for vulnerable hydro projects/ power stations in hilly regions. The ministry has taken the initiative of implementing Early Warning System (EWS) in the hydro power projects especially those located in upper reaches of hilly regions. The EWS is an integrated system of hazard monitoring, forecasting and prediction, disaster risk assessment, communication and preparedness for timely action to reduce disaster risks in advance of hazardous events. The ministry has alr

Chhattisgarh govt extends hydropower policy till 2032: Bhupesh Baghel

With the installation of the new plant, Chhattisgarh State Generation Company's installed capacity would increase to 4,300 Mw

Indian to develop two hydropower plants in Nepal as China abandons projects

Nepal was left in a fix after two Chinese companies withdrew from the projects, West Seti Hydropower Project and the Seti River Hydropower Project, after signing the MoUs with the government

NGT asks panel to monitor Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydro-Electric project

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed a six-member monitoring cell, headed by the Uttarakhand Chief Secretary to oversee the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydro-Electric project.

NHPC, DVC sign pact to set up joint venture firm for hydro power: Report

State-owned hydro power giant NHPC on Wednesday said it has inked a pact with Damoder Valley Corporation to explore possibility of forming a joint venture firm for setting up hydro power projects

TN power utility to run feasibility study for 2500 MW hydropower projects

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) is conducting a feasibility study on three hydropower projects that will generate 2500 MW of power

Rs 4,526 crore sanctioned for 540 MW Kwar hydropower project in J&K

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved the investment of Rs 4,526.12 crore for the 540 MW Kwar Hydro-electric project located on Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir's Kishtwar district.

India, Nepal agree to form joint task force on building hydropower project

The meeting was co-chaired by Secretary of the Energy Ministry Debendra Karki from Nepal and Secretary of the Energy Ministry of India Alok Kumar

SJVN set to invest Rs 60,000 crore into Arunachal Pradesh projects

The detailed reports of some of these projects have already been prepared, while some projects are under the survey and investigation stage.

No climate finance for hydropower: 'Rivers for Climate' declaration

COP26, i.e., the Conference of Parties that meets annually to hold climate change negotiations, is to take place at Glasgow in the UK from October 31

Designs of hydropower projects compliant with Indus Treaty: India tells Pak

India has told Pakistan the designs of the Pakal Dul and the Lower Kalnai hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir, over which it raised objections, are fully compliant with the Indus Water Treaty

Hydropower dams face public anger after Uttarakhand flood tragedy

Heightened public concern about dams complicates India's plan to wean the nation off coal

Nepal awards hydropower project to India's Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam

As per the initial study conducted by Brass Power, the installed capacity of the project can be enhanced to around 1,000 MW if it is developed as a storage-type project

Govt plans 'big' dam on Brahmaputra to offset Chinese construction upstream

India too plans to construct a multipurpose reservoir in Arunachal Pradesh to offset its impact, a senior official of the Jal Shakti ministry said on Tuesday.

CCEA okays Rs 1,810-cr investment for 210 MW hydropower project in Himachal

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to invest Rs 1,810 crore for 210 MW Luhri Stage-I hydropower project on river Satluj in Himachal Pradesh. "The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the investment of Rs 1,810.56 crore for 210 MW Luhri Stage-I Hydro Electric Project located on river Satluj which is situated in Shimla and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh," an official statement said. This project will generate 758.20 million units of electricity annually, it added. The project is being implemented by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd (SJVNL) on Build-Own-Operate-Maintain (BOOM) basis with active support from the Government of India and the state government. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) of this project was signed with the Government of Himachal Pradesh during 'Rising Himachal, Global Investor Meet', held in November 2019. The Government of India is also supporting this project by providing grants of R

Construction of India-assisted hydropower project in Nepal on fast-track

Arun-III is Nepal's largest hydro project and is being built with India's assistance

Lockdown will bring more focus on hydropower, fuel our expansion: NHPC CMD

NHPC has five hydropower projects with an installed capacity of 4924 MW under construction

Govt's plan to revive hydropower projects in limbo due to lack of funds

Last year, the Centre drafted Rs 160 billion package to revive projects with a capacity of nearly 11,000 Mw