Subansiri Lower Project

NHPC Limited (NHPC) lowered the 673 MT generator rotor of Unit 5 at its 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project into the generator pit on March 1, 2026, at 11:00 hrs. The company stated that this is the heaviest equipment component ever handled at a hydroelectric power plant in India. The lowering operation was executed by GE Vernova and required coordinated planning and precision engineering across all stakeholders. The placement of the rotor marks a…