The 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP) has progressed toward commissioning with the start of generator tests for Unit 4 on April 21–22, 2026, during a site visit by Shri Uttam Lal, Director (Personnel) of NHPC Limited. The project team initiated Short Circuit Characteristic (SCC) and Open Circuit Characteristic (OCC) tests for the 250…
NHPC Limited has declared commercial operation date (CoD) of Unit 1 (250 MW) of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, effective 00:00 hours on March 20, 2026. With this, three units of 250 MW each, totalling 750 MW, are now operational. The remaining five units are to be commissioned in phases, with timelines to be announced…
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…