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JV secures consultancy contract for Hanol Tiuni hydro project

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The joint venture of Convolution Engineering Consultancy LLP and Hydro Consult Engineering Limited has won a Rs 9.85 million contract to provide consultancy services and prepare a comprehensive, bankable Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Hanol Tiuni Large Hydro Electric Project.  Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVN) invited bids for the same in April 2024. The project, with a planned capacity of 62 MW, is located on the Tons River in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. The…

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Supreme Court panel clears five hydro projects on Ganga

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A Supreme Court-appointed panel has backed the development of five hydroelectric projects (HEPs) in Uttarakhand, despite opposition from the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) and the Jal Shakti Ministry, which raised concerns over ecological impacts and risks associated with the region’s seismic and landslide-prone nature. The court’s involvement dates back to the 2013 Kedarnath floods, after which it imposed a moratorium on new HEPs and directed the MoEF to evaluate their impacts.  Over the…

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Tapovan-Vishnugad Hydro Electric Project

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  NTPC’s 520 MW Tapovan-Vishnugad Hydro Electric Project is a run-of-river scheme located in Uttarakhand. The plant will feature four turbines, each with a capacity of 130 MW, bringing the total installed capacity to 520 MW. Key project components include a barrage across the Dhauliganga River near Tapovan and Bhangual village, a 5.6 m diameter and 11.71 km long head race tunnel, a 513 m tailrace tunnel, and an underground powerhouse. The project is designed…

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THDC begins draft tube erection for Vishnugad Pipalkoti hydro project

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THDC India Limited has initiated draft tube erection work in Unit 2 of the Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (HEP).  The project, with a total capacity of 444 MW, is situated on the Alaknanda River near Helong village in Uttarakhand. It is expected to be commissioned by December 2026.

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Servotech secures Rs 302 million rooftop solar project in Uttarakhand

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Servotech Power Systems has won a 5.6 MW on-grid rooftop solar power plant order worth Rs 302 million from the Uttarakhand New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UREDA).  The company will oversee the design, supply, installation, net metering, testing, and commissioning of the solar plants. The installations, ranging from 1 kW to 1500 kW, will be deployed at key locations such as government offices, colleges, hospitals, and other institutions across Uttarakhand. Director Sarika Bhatia stated…

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Aravinda Electricals emerges as L1 bidder for substation project in Uttarakhand

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Aravinda Electricals Infra has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a project by Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand (PTCUL).  The project involves constructing a 220 kV Gas-insulated Substation (GIS) in Ghansali. The company’s quoted bid value is Rs 1.73 billion.

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GVPR Engineers declared L1-bidder for power distribution contract in Uttarakhand

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GVPR Engineers has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) for a power distribution contract in Uttarakhand.  The company secured the contract at a value of Rs 3.96 billion for the construction of a 400 KV GIS Switching Substation in Pipalkoti. The bids were invited by the Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand.