Tehri HPC Reaches Full Capacity: 2400 MW with Pumped Storage Plant

By By Rediff Money Desk, New Tehri
Jul 15, 2024 18:49
Tehri Hydro Power Complex achieves its full capacity of 2400 MW with the completion of the 1000 MW pumped storage plant. The first two units are expected to be commissioned in August.
New Tehri, Jul 15 (PTI) Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said with the completion of the 1000 MW pumped storage plant, the Tehri Hydro Power Complex will achieve its full capacity of generating 2400 MW electricity.

Civil works of the pumped storage plant (PSP) are almost complete and the commissioning of the first two units of the project (250X2= 500 MW) is likely to take place in August.

Khattar, who inspected the construction activities at the Tehri PSP, underscored the strategic importance of hydropower generation in combating climate change and supporting the nation's energy security.

Speaking about the Tehri Dam, he said it stands as a remarkable milestone for THDC India Limited (THDCIL), accomplished at a time when the very idea of such a massive dam seemed nearly inconceivable.

He praised THDCIL's efforts in pushing the boundaries of hydropower technology and urged the team to continue striving for excellence.

THPC is a multipurpose scheme on river Bhagirathi, a tributary of the Ganga.

It is designed for storing surplus water of Bhagirathi during monsoon and releasing the stored water to fulfil the irrigation and drinking water needs of the population in the Gangetic plains of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, besides generating 2400 MW of power.

THDCIL Chairman cum Managing Director RK Vishnoi reaffirmed the company's commitment to advancing the THPC and other renewable energy projects as part of the broader mission to contribute to a sustainable energy future for India.

Vishnoi said civil works of the PSP project are almost complete and the commissioning of the first two units of the project is likely to take place in August.

The 1000 MW PSP is the first such project in the country which will generate electricity by reversing water. PTI Corr ALM
Source: PTI
Read More On:
tehri hydro power complexpumped storage planthydropowerrenewable energythdcil
DISCLAIMER - This article is from a syndicated feed. The original source is responsible for accuracy, views & content ownership. Views expressed may not reflect those of rediff.com India Limited.

You May Like To Read

MORE NEWS

MCX Stock Plunges 12% After Earnings Disappoint

MCX shares dropped 12% on Tuesday after the company's December quarter earnings failed...

MCX Q3 Profit: Higher Revenue, Cost Cuts -...

Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) reported a Q3 profit of Rs 160.04 crore, driven by...

DEE Development Engineers Revenue to Triple to...

DEE Development Engineers, a piping solutions provider, expects its revenue to triple...

Zomato Shares Plunge 12% on Profit Drop

Zomato shares fell 12% after reporting a 57.2% drop in net profit for the December...

India-Belgium Trade Boost: Pharma, Agri Focus -...

India and Belgium aim to strengthen trade ties, focusing on resolving issues in pharma...

Sundaram Home Finance Targets Rs 50 Cr...

Sundaram Home Finance opens a new branch in Tambaram, Chennai, targeting Rs 50 crore...

Sensex Drops 309 Points: Market Volatility,...

Indian stock markets traded lower on Tuesday, led by losses in Reliance Industries and...

Pepper, Copra, Ginger & Coconut Oil Prices in...

Get the latest prices for pepper, copra, ginger and coconut oil in Mumbai. Check rates...

Rupee Rises 17 Paise to 86.28 Against US Dollar

The Indian rupee strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, boosted...

Amitabh Bachchan Sells Mumbai Duplex for Rs 83...

Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan sold his duplex apartment in Mumbai's Oshiwara for Rs...

Read More »

Sectoral Indices Market Indicators Listed Companies Gainers Losers Mutual Funds Portfolio Watchlist
© 2025 Rediff.com