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Supreme Court allows Himachal Pradesh to seek 18% free power from JSW Hydro

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The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Himachal Pradesh government in its dispute with JSW Hydro Energy over free power supply, allowing the state to demand 18% of generated electricity without charge, reported CNBC.  This overturns a previous Himachal Pradesh High Court order that had limited the free power share to 13%, based on Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) tariff regulations. JSW Hydro Energy, a subsidiary of JSW Neo Energy and ultimately of…

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HPSEB and HPPTCL to add 15 substations to Himachal’s grid

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The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB) and Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (HPPTCL) are set to expand the state’s transmission network with 15 new substations. This includes five 66 kV substations and ten higher-capacity units of 132 kV and 220 kV. The initiative follows directions from the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (HPERC) to strengthen grid infrastructure across the state. Currently, Himachal Pradesh operates 19 substations with a combined transformation capacity of 3,944…

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Centre clears Himachal’s takeover of four hydro projects

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The Union Government has granted in-principle approval for Himachal Pradesh to take over four hydroelectric projects earlier allocated to SJVN Limited and NHPC Limited. This move is set to reshape the state’s control over key hydro power assets. The projects include: Luhri Hydro Electric Project Stage I Located near Nirath village, this project involves building an 86-metre-high concrete gravity dam across the Satluj River. It has an installed capacity of 210 MW and an estimated…

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NHPC commissions 800 MW capacity of Parbati Stage-II hydro project

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NHPC Limited declared the commercial operation date (CoD) for Unit 4 of the Parbati Hydro Electric Project Stage-II on April 16, 2025. With this, the entire 800 MW project is now fully commissioned. The project is built on the Beas River in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, around 260 km from Chandigarh. Developed at an investment of Rs 98.97 billion, the plant uses four Pelton turbine units of 200 MW each. Parbati Stage-II is part of…

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Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approves takeover of five hydro projects

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The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved the takeover of five hydro electric projects (HEPs) from SJVN Limited and NHPC Limited.  Three of the projects were previously allotted to SJVN. These include: Luhri Hydro Electric Project Stage I Located near Nirath village, this project involves a concrete gravity dam, 86 meters high, across the Satluj river. It has an installed capacity of 210 megawatts (MW) and an estimated cost of Rs 18.10 billion. Sunni Dam Hydro…

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Himachal Pradesh seeks central funding support Kishau Project

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The Government of Himachal Pradesh has urged the Government of India to adopt a 90:10 funding formula or provide a 50-year interest-free loan to finance the Kishau Multi-Purpose Project.  The project, estimated at Rs 115.5 billion, will be developed by Kishau Corporation Limited, a joint venture between the Governments of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.  It is located on the Tons River, a major Yamuna tributary, at the border of Dehradun district (Uttarakhand) and Sirmour (Himachal…

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NHPC resumes construction on Parbati Hydro Electric Project

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NHPC Limited has resumed construction work on the Parbati Hydro Electric Project Stage-II, which had previously faced roadblocks due to local opposition.  The project, located on the Beas River in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, involves establishing an 800 MW capacity and is being developed with an investment of Rs 98.97 billion. It is situated approximately 260 km from Chandigarh.

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Center lays foundation for three hydroelectric projects in Himachal Pradesh

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The Central Government has laid the foundation stone for three hydroelectric projects (HEPs) in Himachal Pradesh. These projects are: Luhri Hydro Electric Project Stage I: This project involves constructing an 86 m high concrete gravity dam across the Satluj river near Nirath village. It will generate 210 MW of hydro power at an estimated cost of Rs 18.10 billion. Sunni Dam Hydro Electric Project: A Run-of-River (RoR) scheme on the Satluj River near Khaira village,…

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Himachal CM reviews ongoing energy projects

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Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu recently reviewed the progress of ongoing energy projects and emphasized the State Government’s focus on expanding green energy initiatives.  He highlighted the development of a one MW Green Hydrogen Project in Nalagarh, Solan district, and the commissioning of a 32 MW Solar Power Project in Pekhubela, Una district, in just six months. Additionally, two more solar projects are under construction in Una and will be dedicated soon. The Chief…

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NHPC to commission Parbati-II hydroelectric project by March 2025

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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.