This collaboration aims to promote innovative clean energy solutions, focusing on agrivoltaics, green hydrogen, and sustainable financing strategies. These initiatives are part of NHPC’s robust R&D efforts to address climate…

A cumulative hydro capacity of about 15000 MW would be supported funding the North East Region through 10 per cent Gross Budgetary Support (GBS)  from the total outlay of the…

For larger hydro projects exceeding 25MW, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) carried out reassessment studies from 2017 to 2023. These studies focused on optimal river basin utilisation, head availability, and…

The Central Electricity Authority approved projects include a 600 MW facility in Odisha, developed by OHPC Ltd, and a 2000 MW plant in Karnataka, developed by KPCL.  In a significant boost…

The hydropower potential offers clean, renewable energy and multifaceted benefits supported by progressive government policies. According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India has the potential for 148.7 GW installed…

With challenges lying ahead, the country has immense potential to develop hydel projects. Hydroelectric power is a pivotal pillar in India’s pursuit of sustainable energy amidst global climate concerns. Despite…

Prestigious ‘Commendation Certificate’ was presented by Vice President during SCOPE awards for transparency and accountability excellence. NHPC Limited, the leading hydropower company in India, has received a prestigious ‘Commendation Certificate’…

Employees of SJVN overwhelmingly participated in the Trust Index Survey which was based on the parameters of credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie.

The stalled 12 hydro power projects will be revived for operations, and is expected to attract investment of about ₹ 1.26 lakh crores to hydro-electric PSUs, boosting economy, employment, and…

NHPC Limited, the largest hydropower development organization in India showcased its achievements at the ICOLD Annual Meeting 2023, Gothenburg, Sweden in the presence of R.P. Goyal. Director (Finance) & Biswajit…

The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), a state-owned company, and the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase Kerala’s hydroelectric potential. the Ministry…

Discussing the untapped potentials of India’s hydropower generation, Neelav Samrat De of ANDRITZ highlights the developments happening in the hydropower sector, especially with the regulatory and policy changes in this…

Usage of Hydro Power Potential: Out of the 145320 MW that have been developed, 42104.6 MW (or 29 percent) are currently under development, making up 10.3 percent of the total.…

The small hydropower market on a global scale was valued at USD 2.07 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8%…

SJVN has received investment approval for the 382 MW Sunni Dam hydro-electric project in Himachal Pradesh. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has…

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a Tata Power subsidiary, has received a “Letter of Award” (LoA) from Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (Tata Power-DDL), a joint venture of Tata…

At the PRAKASHmay “15th Enertia Awards 2022,” NHPC Limited was awarded as the winner of the “Best Globally Competitive Power Company of India—Hydropower and Renewable Energy Sector.” U.S. Sahi, Executive…

The waiver of interstate transmission charges, which had previously been granted to solar and wind projects, had not been extended to hydropower projects. In a further step to realise the…

India’s involvement with hydropower began in 1902 with the development of the Shivasamudram hydropower project (42 MW) in Karnataka in collaboration with Boving London, a British Engineering Company. The present…

NTPC Ltd., one of the largest energy conglomerate, have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Japan and its subsidiary Mitsubishi Power India Private Limited…

Andritz bagged a prestigious contract to deliver electro-mechanical equipment & technical services for Ialy hydropower plant, Vietnam. International technology group Andritz AG has received an order from Vietnam Electricity (EVN),…

Hydro, once touted as the sustainable and renewable alternative to coal, has slowly gained a lot of ground in the last couple of years with the addition of renewable power…

The project is expected to  generate 1975.54 million units of electricity and provide 2500 jobs in Jammu & Kashmir   The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister,…

This contract will be the first large sized project for ANDRITZ with complete hydromechanical works along with electro-mechanical scope in Nepal. International technology group ANDRITZ received an order from Doosan…

Ommissioned in 1922, the plant currently produces around 300 MUs of electricity a year Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, celebrated the glorious feat of completing the…

Hydropower plant development necessitates a large amount of land occupied by people who have built their lives along river banks and deltas. With COP26 almost concluded with many more focusing…