Solar panels are common in off-grid setups, but they do not work well in cloudy, shaded, or seasonal conditions. If your land has a nearby stream or river, small-scale hydro power may be a reliable alternative. This guide explains how to assess your site and choose the right hydro system. Hydro power can offer…
The Cabinet of Arunachal Pradesh has approved the formation of NEEPCO Arunachal Hydro Power Corporation, a joint venture between the Government of Arunachal Pradesh (GoAP) and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO). The JV will implement five hydro electric projects (HEPs) with a combined capacity of 2,626 MW in the state. The approved projects…
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….
The Tlawng Hydro-Electrical Project, with a planned capacity of 120 MW, is set to begin construction in FY 2025. Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation is currently underway. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has completed key studies, including topographical survey, geotechnical investigation, seismic study, and construction material analysis, along with a foundation study for the dam…
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and officials from Nepal and Bangladesh inaugurated the first trilateral power flow transaction on 15 November 2024. The event marked the transmission of hydroelectric power from Nepal to Bangladesh, facilitated through India’s electricity grid. The power transaction stems from the Regional Cooperation for Power Purchase, Sale, Distribution, and Transmission agreement…