NHPC to commission Parbati-II hydroelectric project by March 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: November 14, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: November 14, 2024
NHPC has announced that all four units of the Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project (800 MW) in Himachal Pradesh are expected to be operational by March 2025.
This run-of-the-river project is designed to harness the hydro potential of the lower reaches of the Parbati River. With a cost estimate of Rs 39.2 billion, it will feature four Pelton turbines, each with a 200 MW capacity, supplied by Bharat Heavy Electricals.
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