Tag: HYDROPOWER PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST INDIA

Key Highlights 23,245 MW hydropower projects are in the pipeline in Northeast India. NHPC is constructing four hydroelectric projects with a total capacity of 5,500 MW in the region. Five additional projects with a capacity of 17,745 MW are proposed. Hydropower Projects Under Construction Subansiri Lower HE Project (Arunachal Pradesh) – 2,000 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project (Arunachal Pradesh) – 2,880 MW Teesta-VI HE Project (Sikkim) – 500 MW Rangit-IV HE Project (Sikkim) – 120 MW Proposed Hydropower Projects Siang Lower HE Project (Arunachal Pradesh) – 2,700 MW Three projects in Arunachal Pradesh (Total: 14,525 MW) Kamala HE Project – 1,720 MW Subansiri Upper HE Project – 1,605 MW Upper Siang Multipurpose Project – 11,200 MW Teesta-IV HE Project (Sikkim) – 520 MW Operational NHPC Hydroelectric Power Stations in Northeast Total Capacity: 675 MW Electricity Generated (Last 5 years): 16,935 Million Units (MU) Operational Power Stations: Loktak Power Station (Manipur) – 105 MW Rangit Power Station (Sikkim) – 60 MW Teesta-V Power Station (Sikkim) – 510 MW Renovation & Modernization (R&M) Work Loktak Power Station (Manipur) – 105 MW Commissioned in 1983, completed 35 years in 2018 Undergoing R&M work by NHPC These projects aim to boost India's renewable energy capacity and enhance power supply in the Northeast. Key Hydroelectric Projects in Assam Karbi Langpi Hydroelectric Project Location: Lengery, West Karbi Anglong District Capacity: 100 MW (2×50 MW) This project utilizes the waters of the Karbi Langpi River and features Vertical Francis Turbines. Kopili Hydroelectric Project Location: Dima Hasao District Capacity: 275 MW Components: Khandong Dam: Height of 66 meters, length of 243 meters Umrong Dam: Height of 30 meters, length of 143 meters Managed by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO), this project harnesses the Kopili River and its tributary, the Umrong stream. Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project Proposed Capacity: 120 MW Objective: Aimed at meeting Assam's growing electricity demand and maintaining a substantial share of clean energy in the state's grid. Hydroelectric Potential in Assam The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) estimated Assam's renewable energy potential at 14,235 MW as of 2022. This includes approximately 202 MW from small hydro sources. Challenges and Environmental Concerns Project Delays: The Assam Power Generation Corporation Ltd (APGCL) planned to add 371.66 MW across five projects during 2017-22 but commissioned only three projects totaling 181.66 MW. Environmental Impact: Unregulated coal mining in Meghalaya has led to acidification of the Kopili River, adversely affecting aquatic life and impacting the efficiency of hydroelectric projects. Assam's hydroelectric sector plays a crucial role in the state's energy mix, with ongoing efforts to expand capacity while addressing environmental and operational challenges.

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HYDROPOWER PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST INDIA

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